Turner Kirkland Brass Boxlock pocket pistol

[ajbennettnc]

Anybody else out there got one of these? It's .41 caliber, all brass, smoothbore barrel amd the framd seem to be one piece, box lock with only full cock. Made it Italy, and imported by Turner Kirkland Dixie Gun Works renown.
Planning to shoot it soon. Thinking I'll use a .380 ball with 15 grains behind it. Any information is appreciated.

 

[Timber Wolf]

Nice little piece. You will have to practice drawing and cocking it with one hand while pushing yourself back from the poker table. Remember you only have one shot so make it count! ; )

 

[ajbennettnc]

Good idea Timber Wolf; I think I'll set up an old card table on the firing line at the private range sometime and try that out!

 

[BillinOregon]

I remember admiring those in the old DGW catalogs. I look forward to your range report.

 

[sheriff john]

Always wanted one, never had the money when they were available. Also waiting on your range report.

 

[hawkeye2]

I have one I never fired. It came in a book gun case With "Mississippi River Law" by Turner Kirkland on the spine.

 

[ajbennettnc]

I have one I never fired. It came in a book gun case With "Mississippi River Law" by Turner Kirkland on the spine.

Wish I had the book/case!

 

[jrs51861]

XX7 Proofed in 1971. Looks to be a fun gun to shoot, still in good condition. I agree with others, let us know how it performs.

 

[ajbennettnc]

Thanks for that info! Is there a database that I could access to see info like that? I've seen posts of people using the proof markings and serial number to find out when guns were made, but haven't learnt how to do that myself yet. Thanks!

 

[appalichian hunter]

Curious is there an original pocket pistol this is based on, Years ago many years ago I was about 14 years old at an, auction, (I am 67 now) I bought a box of stuff in the bottom of the box was a pistol exactly like this, there is no markings anywhere on the gun, I have never shot it but it works perfect strong cock on the hammer and releases as it should.

 

[Polecat_Tom]

Years ago we had a poker table shoot at our club. Chips and cards on the table. The shooter was seated and had to shoot at the target on the other side of the table. Shooter that cam closest to the bull won the pistol. We ended up with holes through the table, chips and cards everywhere. Was a fun shoot. Thankfully only the table was injured.