Belgium Target Pistol

[Mariner]

Hello all, I thought I would share my range experience with my .45cal percussion pistol. 1.5 inch group at 25yds with 15gr of FF swiss and 18gr of cornmeal. Also, 1 inch group at 15yds with 12gr of FF swiss and 15gr of cornmeal. The pistol is made by Adolphe Jansen.

Does anyone else in the group shoot original target pistols? If so what sort of accuracy do you normally get?

 

[Notchy Bob]

That's good shooting, and the pistol is beautiful! Thanks for showing it!

Is that a simple trigger, or single-set?

I have two antique pistols, but they are both big-bore (.54 caliber) percussion military guns and not target pistols. One Austrian and one American. Both are shootable, and in fact I just had the M1842 Johnson pistol barrel lined by Mr. Hoyt. Haven't had a chance to try it out. While I would not expect that kind of target accuracy from them, both of these old pistols are very ergonomic and "pointable." Way better than my Lyman plains pistol in grip shape and balance.

I'm glad to see you shooting the antique pistol you have. I believe that shooting these old guns doesn't hurt, and may even be good for them, as long as they are properly loaded and cleaned. I've seen a lot of fine old guns that have rusted and deteriorated in storage.

Again, thank you for showing us your pistol. You did some fine shooting with it.

Notchy Bob

 

[No second place]

Very nice original. Don`t own any originals but have shot a few of my fellow competitors fine originals. Always fun to shoot but are no more accurate and shoot no better than any of my modern made single shots that look the same. Accuracy 2-3in. at 50yds for 10 shot groups with the right load...c

 

[Mariner]

That's good shooting, and the pistol is beautiful! Thanks for showing it!

Is that a simple trigger, or single-set?

I have two antique pistols, but they are both big-bore (.54 caliber) percussion military guns and not target pistols. One Austrian and one American. Both are shootable, and in fact I just had the M1842 Johnson pistol barrel lined by Mr. Hoyt. Haven't had a chance to try it out. While I would not expect that kind of target accuracy from them, both of these old pistols are very ergonomic and "pointable." Way better than my Lyman plains pistol in grip shape and balance.

I'm glad to see you shooting the antique pistol you have. I believe that shooting these old guns doesn't hurt, and may even be good for them, as long as they are properly loaded and cleaned. I've seen a lot of fine old guns that have rusted and deteriorated in storage.

Again, thank you for showing us your pistol. You did some fine shooting with it.

Notchy Bob

It is a simple trigger but is very light. I haven't measured it but it is probably around 3.5lbs.