Lets see some flintlock pistols!

[rickystl]

An Algerian Flintlock Pistol...

 

[toot]

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

and now I know the rest of the story. thanking you for the WEB PAGE!. a rely beautiful piece!

 

[toot]

An Algerian Flintlock Pistol...View attachment 31975View attachment 31976

it sure looks like that they made a pan that has been taken to the enth degree. never seen one in that configuration?

 

[rickystl]

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

And a leather protective cover no less. A true gentleman's accessory. Incredible workmanship Dave. Just stunning.

Rick

 

[rickystl]

and now I know the rest of the story. thanking you for the WEB PAGE!. a rely beautiful piece!

YES !! Thanks. A really interesting concept/pistol/build history. Thanks again for the Link. Great reading.

Rick

 

[rickystl]

it sure looks like that they made a pan that has been taken to the enth degree. never seen one in that configuration?

Hi Toot.

Yes, it's a different variation of the so called water-proof pan. I've only seen one or two others like it.

Rick

 

[Barry Strickland]

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

Dave, the information is greatly appreciated. I have, for years studied photos of original cases trying to garner the details of construction. Your tutorial here has answered many questions. Your workmanship is superb. Many thanks!

 

[dave_person]

Hi Barry,
I wrote a detailed and thorough tutorial on building a historically correct pistol case. It is in 5 parts:
https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=5339.0https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=5359.0https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=5369.0https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=6416.0https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=6417.0It also contains a wealth of historical context and information.
dave

 

[Barry Strickland]

Dave, Thank you very much for those links. Now I can proceed with a couple of projects I have had on hold for some time!

 

[toot]

Hi Toot.

Yes, it's a different variation of the so called water-proof pan. I've only seen one or two others like it.

Rick-thanks for the come back. surprised no one else saw it as an inventive way for a water proof pan?

 

[Robby]

Bear pistol.

Robby

 

[Bob McBride]

Bear pistol.
View attachment 32066
View attachment 32067
Robby

I like it, it makes me feel upside down looking at it, but it’s a grand looking pistol. Cool. Saved the pic, gotta get me one. Thanks for posting.

 

[Pukka Bundook]

Couple of ours, One's my sisters, (Barbar) and the other mine;

 

[rickystl]

Hi Robby.

"Bear" pistol is right !! Horse pistol doesn't due it justice. LOL Wonderful workmanship. Rick

 

[rickystl]

Hi Pukka ! How have you been ?

Two nice pistols for sure!! I've always had a soft spot for these smoothbore flint pistols. And I've always thought the English made the best looking pistols.

Rick

 

[rickystl]

A Spanish Belt Pistol. While the belt hook was in general use, the Spanish were particularly fond of them on both military and civilian pistols. Even their short barreled cavalry escopetas (carbines) incorporated the use of them.
Rick

 

[hanshi]

Is this what they mean about the right to arm bears? Here we have a bear gun, but does he really need one?

 

[rickystl]

A scarce Moroccan snaphaunce pistol (not a tourist item)...

 

[torpedo]

My .50 cal Pecatonica Kentucky build, nothing fancy but it shoots very well.

 

[rickystl]

Torpedo: Nice job on that pistol. Really like the wood.

Rick