I just finished another pistol

[Barry Strickland]

This is a pistol I started a few years ago but set aside while more pressing projects were finished. A walnut plank was donated to me by a friend who said it came from his old family farm. I have cut three stocks out of that piece and donated one to a friend in Ohio. The barrel was cut for me by Hoppy Hopkins back in the mid-'80s and has been sitting in my barrel bin for some time. It is a 13/16 x 10"x .40 caliber. The lock is a Davis Late English which I adjusted the spring pressures and polished the innards. I made the nose cap and rod end out of buffalo horn. I designed the side plate and cut it out of German silver. The wire inlay is also German silver. Now I need to talk myself into making a box for the thing. It seems like I always have too many projects going on but I like it that way.

 

[MountainSmoke]

Wow, what a beauty. Fantastic workmanship. Thanks for sharing.

 

[nightwolf1974]

NICE!

 

[hawkeye2]

Stunning! I'm always impressed by the level of workmanship displayed on this forum.

 

[BillinOregon]

I'm with hawkeye2. Looking at your pistol, Barry, and Snider's dragoon, the talent shown is amazing.

 

[Barry Strickland]

Thanks guys, it was an enjoyable project.

 

[Jimkinmd]

Amazing job.. looks incredible..

 

[bushytail]

Very Nice!

 

[rickystl]

Super nice !!! Great talent.

Rick

 

[RoaringBull]

Beautiful work. Definitely a master craftsman!

 

[toot]

what does the TULIP symbolize, friend ship? no that is the PINAPPLE I beleave. at my age I easily get senior moments.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Wow that is perty! Well done sir!

 

[Barry Strickland]

what does the TULIP symbolize, friend ship? no that is the PINAPPLE I beleave. at my age I easily get senior moments.

The tulip symbol has evolved its meaning through the years but generally, Love, Rebirth and charity.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Impeccable!
Flintlocklar

 

[MIOutdoorsman]

Wow—what can I say, except WOW! Kinda makes my Pendersoli Kentucky kit look like a stick figure, compared to this Picasso!

 

[Perf94]

I love the wire work, along with the superb craftsmanship. Well done!

 

[Flinty Scot]

It was clearly worth the wait. Beautiful! The way you blend the wirework with the rest of your workmanship...
I particularly like the little details, such as what appears to be the brass (gold?) accent/focus in the center of the rear sight slot.
I agree fully with hawkeye2 about the gunsmithing craftsmanship on display here.

 

[RB POWELL]

That is very nice work, a beautiful piece!

 

[Roach Holder]

This is a pistol I started a few years ago but set aside while more pressing projects were finished. A walnut plank was donated to me by a friend who said it came from his old family farm. I have cut three stocks out of that piece and donated one to a friend in Ohio. The barrel was cut for me by Hoppy Hopkins back in the mid-'80s and has been sitting in my barrel bin for some time. It is a 13/16 x 10"x .40 caliber. The lock is a Davis Late English which I adjusted the spring pressures and polished the innards. I made the nose cap and rod end out of buffalo horn. I designed the side plate and cut it out of German silver. The wire inlay is also German silver. Now I need to talk myself into making a box for the thing. It seems like I always have too many projects going on but I like it that way. View attachment 39192View attachment 39193View attachment 39194View attachment 39195View attachment 39196

 

[Roach Holder]

That is absolutely beautiful and inspiring.