Lets see some flintlock pistols!

[Bob McBride]

And I really like the treatment of the stock in the grip/pommel area. Very unique and attractive.

Rick

I agree. The grip is what actually made me pull the trigger, along with the original parts. Cool pistol I think. Thanks!

 

[rickystl]

Albanian Miquelet Pistol, restored to firing condition...

 

[toot]

Hi Toot. Bob's right. They carried the ramrod suspended from the neck. I've never seen a pic of a period rod. There is an artist's detail of a mounted trooper showing this somewhere. But can't remember where I saw it. I would guess these pistols were loaded from horseback using preformed paper cartridges and an undersized ball. If so, it would not take much of a rod to load. Also, the ramrod would not get lost/dropped. Just speculating.
Toot: You're right. They spark great. The pistols were so heavy duty made it's likely why many if not most can still be shot today.

Rick,every thing you say is true. when you spark / dryfire one of them in the house the sparks almost set the rug afire. I am going to make a rod with a ring on the end of it and try it out. and you answered my question of using a paper cartridge with an under size ball. wonder what size it would be? thanks too all you guys who responded to my query.

 

[toot]

Bonehead move on my part. Forgot to read the title of the thread. Posted a Percussion. Thought I had deleted it. Apparently, not so!

it also dosen't mater to me, I LIKE ANY AND ALL CASED flint locks and percussion pistols! keep em comming.

 

[toot]

Belgium Copy of a French ANXIII Pistol. Iron mounted versus the usual brass. In firing condition.....View attachment 31720View attachment 31721

seams that the BELGIUMS took pistols to the next level. but they never won a war! always were over run!.

 

[toot]

hey guys- thanks for turning me onto THE CAP & BALL SITE! he is all you said en more. spending a day watching him is too easy. he is on a par with DUELIST1954, BOB BELEVIOU, I think that is how he spells his name? any one seen his site on YOU TUBE? he is a gun writer for many black powder gun magazines,

 

[dave_person]

If you like pistols and cases, here is how a historically correct British case is made:

dave

 

[rickystl]

Whoe !! Dave, what a beautiful cased pair. The case looks as nice as the pistols. LOL Shows how much work went into the original cases.

Rick

 

[Larks]

Seeing all of these flintlocks is a treat, but seeing the build sequence of that case is an extra special treat - it really is a stunning and beautifully built case!!! It deserves a thread of its own.

 

[rickystl]

Ottoman/Turkish Pistol....

 

[toot]

you jest gotta luvem! a go to site!!

 

[mlshooter]

Here is a .36 caliber breech-loading pistol I built a few years ago - shoots quite well with up to 30gr of 3F, fire-swaging a .395 ball through the barrel.

 

[toot]

can you show us it with the breach open and how it is loaded?

 

[rickystl]

Hi Mishooter.

That is a really interesting pistol. Is there a previous Thread with additional photos ?

Rick

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
There is a lot to building a good case.

The case hooks were cast. I carved them in wax based on an original set. Then cast them using the Delft clay system.

I think many folks don't realize that these cases were not for displaying the pistols but for transporting them safely. As such, the walls of the compartments for the pistols are shaped like a "V" with a flat botttom so the guns are snugly cradled in place and don't move. Finally, each case was supplied with a leather traveling cover.

dave

 

[mlshooter]

can you show us it with the breach open and how it is loaded?

Here is the web page that describes everything: Breech-loading flintlock pistol

 

[WRussell]

Dave - Is that a period-style label with your name on it in the lid of that case? Great icing on a beautiful cake!

 

[Magungo1066]

So I just ordered a Caywood French pistol. Always wanted a Caywood and I am very excited!

 

[RB POWELL]

If you like pistols and cases, here is how a historically correct British case is made:

dave

 

[RB POWELL]

My goodness, Beautiful work...guess that's why I wouldn't, couldn't make one. Fantastic. Art lives amongst the people here: even the boxes that hold what we are all about. Bravo!