I've been Schell shocked

[wattlebuster]

Got up a few parts for a fun little pistol an talked too an struck up a deal with Joe Schell of Ill. Told Joe to try an make me something that a poor southern redneck might have carried in his belt for comfort while he is in an old backwoods tavern. I told him nothing fancy just a good solid pistol and to throw some age on it. I like em like that. Well it came by post rider today an im tickled with the feel and the looks. I think he nailed it. The lock is a Chambers queen anne pistol lock. The barrel is a Charles Burton 7 inch .62 cal oct to round smoothbore that has a bit of a flare at the muzzle. The walnut is a blank from Mr Curt Lyles from Ind and Joe hand forged the rest. He put me in a Chambers vent also. Its meant for short range work so I told him not mess with a sight. This is the first work of Joe's that I have seen an handled in person an after a close look an feel I like his work plus he was a pleasure to do business with and was very timely with the project and his communication was excellent. I intend this to be a snake charmer with some shot an just a good little fun gun

 

[Grumpa]

"Nailed it" indeed. Very nice. Enjoy it. Along with the knife, it should get you out of any unpleasantries at the Tavern. :wink:

Info on the knife?

 

[wattlebuster]

The knife is a old wagon spring off of my great grandfathers place that I sent to Don Bruton AKA Whitewolf in South Carolina and had him forge me a blade from it. I put on the handle so please dont think the sloppy handle is Don's work as it is all mine. The knife holds a razor edge :thumbsup:

 

[bpd303]

Both are keepers fer sure.

 

[JonnyReb3]

I love em both WB, a beautiful combo. No doubt, both keepers for sure.

 

[Silky921]

Looks good on this end!

 

[Drago]

Joes work is the best, I get compliments every where I take my 45 Early Virginia.

 

[Grumpa]

No sloppy handle work evident in the photos.

Forged by Whitewolf from an old wagon spring off your great grandfather's place...holds a razor edge - now that is an heirloom!

 

[Spikebuck]

Both look great! :thumbsup:

Shot out of a pistol.... :hmm: I like that idea.

 

[Curt]

WB i would be happy to own both of them myself.Nice work for sure. Curt

 

[erock1980]

very nice!

 

[hoochiepapa]

Very nice. Interesting ramrod, too.

 

[rickystl]

I have a soft spot for smoothbore flint pistols. And that's a nice looking one! The aging and iron mounts look terrific. Nice workmanship. Congrats. Thanks for posting. Rick. :hatsoff:

 

[Tommy Bruce]

Nice work. Joe is definitely an up and coming gunsmith. He does fine work.

 

[Skychief]

Hope nobody tries to cheat you at cards any time soon Wattlebuster. That thing looks like "all business"! :thumbsup:

Skychief.

 

[wattlebuster]

Thanks guys I Finally got a chance to do some shooting with some shot loads and I am real happy with the results. With 30 gr of FFFg and 1oz of mixed shot from 7 yrds it puts a nice round pattern on the target. Further than taht an it spreads real fast. Im still playing with some ball loads. The ignition is instant with it and the recoil is very mild with the shot loads an mild up to about 50 grns with ball loads. Im going to stick with 30/40 gr loads with it. After all I have a rifle for shootin stronger loads :thumbsup:

 

[Marc Adamchek]

Man, that is one sharp looking piece! It's something I never thought of before and now I'm envious of you who has one! "Fun gun" doesn't even begin to capture the coolness of this little pistol. I don't know how you're going to stifle the urge to just start wearing it everywhere you go. It's great to see someone's idea come to life from the hands of a master craftsman.

 

[Marc Adamchek]

Hey, I forgot to mention the knife. As someone mentioned, the combo of the knife and pistol is perfect. Don't knock your part in this. That handle looks absolutely perfect on that "family blade".

 

[smo]

Nice looking combo Allen :hatsoff: you got that many gobblers on you your having to fight off at close range now :haha:

 

[Grizzly Adams]

The more I look at it, the more I like it! I like the knife too-great combo. :thumbsup: