I need info on an old black powder pistol?

Question

On barrel is engraved Obsequw de D. Francisco Lamiguiz
a la Aduana de Nagales
(Arizona ) U.S.A.
Very decorated trigger guard with gold inlayed fluer de lise

Answer 1

Hi

I myself am not an expert in this area, but a firearms forum I visit, www.thehighroad.org, has a 'firearms research' subforum frequented by some knowledgeable folks.

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Best

Answer 2

Sounds like you have a keeper. I think that should read: "Obsequio de D. Francisco Lamiguiz a La Aduana De Nogales (Arizona) USA." Which translates: "A gift from don Francisco Lamiguiz to customs (or 'border guard') at Nogalez, Arizona (USA). NOTE: "don" is a title of respect for a man who has achieved a certain dignity. Sounds like this don Francisco made a gift of this old black powder pistol to some border guard at Nogales. If you are in Arizona why don't you see if you can find some history on this Francisco Lamiguiz. He may have been a famous (or notorious personage) of an earlier era.

Good luck.

H

Answer 3

You also need to post a photograph or a more complet description.

You neglected to say if the gun is a revolver, a single-shot, single barreled, multi-barreled, flintlock, percussion, or cartridge.

Much more information is needed to help you.

Doc