A few flinlocks.......

[KABAR2]

Got a little bored so I decided to try composing a few photos...... the end result....

Pistols are original the musket is a copy made in spain and imported by Navy arms back in the 80's they only imported ten of them....I detailed it copying the molding around the lock,tang & side plate off an original I had in my collection at the time.... bronze swivelgun is a repro also.....

 

[rickystl]

Can't view the photo? Rick. :idunno:

 

[KABAR2]

Odd.... it's there right now....

 

[Mickc01]

Nice! Would love to see a few more shots of the Navy Arms musket. It seems to be a curious peice indeed.

 

[Parzifal]

Great picture and some Beautiful arms there!!

The lowest pistol is really something special, any hope of a trade?

Cheers

 

[KABAR2]

Sorry I started collecting Spanish arms back in the 80's during my re-enacting days..... I had to sell most of my 18th C. collection & that was the first pistol I purchased & the only thing I kept.....when it does go to a new home I'll be dead and buried..... it is a 1752 with a musket style side plate these plates have been found at Spanish colonial sites so it seems the ones with the "french" side plate were kept in Spain....
Do you collect Spaniah military arms?

 

[KABAR2]

When I have time I'll be posting seperatly on the Navy Arms musket, I sold it to a friend back in the late 90's so getting it back was like an old friend coming home...

 

[pargent]

You artsie bugger very good photo and very nice kit :thumbsup:

 

[rickystl]

Hi Allen! Now, all of a sudden, the photo shows fine. ?? Has to be something with my computer. :hmm: Don't understand the long delay. :idunno:
Anyway, great photo!! Super cool!!
I never knew Navy Arms ever made any Spanish muskets?? YES!! When you have time please post additional photos of the musket as a seperate Thread. It's rarity would make a real interesting topic. Thanks for posting. Rick. :hatsoff: :thumbsup:

 

[Wes/Tex]

Think the M.1752 was actually made for a specific contract some time back and Navy got the over-run...at least that's what I recall. Those muskets till show up occasionally on the gun auction sites or through TOTW.

 

[gunmaker43]

Nice photo---but too many pistols in it, seems cluttered up. Send me one of 'em AND that sword... :haha: :haha: Tom

 

[Parzifal]

Hello Kabar!

No I do not collect Spanish military arms, but I do love antique flintlocks.

I have a few British and Ottoman examples and I truly cherish them so I can sympathize with your love for that piece.

 

[KABAR2]

Someday I am going to take the 52 apart and pull a set of molds off it, I would love to make a few sets......

 

[KABAR2]

Nice photo---but too many pistols in it, seems cluttered up. Send me one of 'em AND that sword... :haha: :haha: Tom

No not cluttered enough! I need more pistols! :thumbsup: ..... And Swords.....

 

[rickystl]

I keep saying to myself that I won't buy anymore for a while. :rotf: But you guys know how that is :bull: Rick.