British Tower Flintlock Pistol

[WaddWatsonEllis]

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Hi,

I have a chance to get one of these pistols ...

The only problem is that I would want to 'update' it into a percussion pistol.

Does anyone have any information on these weapons or who made them?

TTFN,

[Durango Flinthart]

WWE,
I remember these showing up in the mid 60's, they were notorious for having soft frizzens and not sparking well. In 1972 I bought two of them used from a buckskinner who wasn't happy with them for under $80 and made lamps for a 4-H project, they were stamped "Made in Japan." Converting them to percussion just might be the ticket to making them a reenactment shooter.

Watch your topknot

Durango

[Tascosa Joe]

Try Dixie for parts.

[TallBaldBellied]

You might see if the NMLRA has any forum attached , or recommended to visit.  Most of the folks there are very good about assisting in a project like yours.  You could also query Track of the Wolf.  They might even recommend a lock and drum to do the conversion with.

[farrow3240]

Howdy, lots easier to change the hammer,remove the pan and install a drum and nipple. Changing out the lock (IF you can find one close to fitting) is a much harder way to go. If it has a soft frizzen, harden it with some Kasenit. I've done a couple at home with good results. Shoot it as a flint, lots more of a challenge and fun. Good luck.