{"product_id":"hanovarien-model-1815-43-percussion-cap-cavalry-pistol","title":"Hanovarien Model 1815\/43 Percussion Cap Cavalry Pistol","description":"\u003ch3\u003e19th Century German Cavalry Pistol Of A Flintlock New Land Pattern Converted By Crause Of Herzberg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've been led to believe that this is quite a scarce item and was meant as the Cavalry Pattern pistol intended to replace the older flintlock British Land Pattern Light Dragoon pistols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internet hasn't been very helpful in my research but I suppose, that at least does lean into the scarcity of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere appears to be two models, the 1806\/43 and the 1815\/43 although some references suggest that they are one and the same ........... I am not sure that I agree as although this piece shares a lot of features with the British Dragoon New Land pistol, the butt is very different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a handsome piece with clean browned steelwork and brass furniture that is unpolished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 22.5cm barrel has a swivel ramrod, leaf foresight and has no visible proof marks.  I am guessing that they are below the stock line, but I haven't attempted to strip the piece to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock is stepped at the tail and signed in script \"Crause Herzberg\" and stamped with an Inspection Stamps of S and a Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frizen spring from its flintlock days has been retained as the spring for a nipple cover safety catch and this along with the action is crisp in its operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is smooth and strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a very effective strengthening repair consisting of a brass plate fixed where the ramrod enters the stock.  This was a common place for the stock to split and I believe that this may be an Arsenal repair carried out during its service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trigger guard and Eliott type sideplate both carry the S and Cross Inspection Stamps, although the forend cap and buttcap do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut stock carries a few bruises and a little damage around one of the pins, but apart from the brass repair plate area, there are no splits or cracks visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very interesting German Military piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 22.4cm, Overall lenght 37cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable, ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54028664996168,"sku":"480","price":675.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/480.1_c40e3632-70ed-4600-9eb7-5e228ed0d1b9.jpg?v=1788962969","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/hanovarien-model-1815-43-percussion-cap-cavalry-pistol","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}