Captain Jack's pistol

[sequoia]

In the Pirates of the Carribean movies I noticed that Jack Sparrows pistol had two screws on the barrel opposite of the lock. What are these screws for? The pistol is supposed to be a real antique pistol, not a Hollywood creation.

 

[dkloos]

Lock retention screws? I heard its a composite of many guns researched and made into one. Its a great looking gun, wish they made a firing replica of it.

 

[hangfire1755]

In the first movie the original pistol was used and the second movie Bill Kennedy made the pistol. It is not made up of different pistols, It is a Perry London Pistol. I am now building two of these pistols, both mounted in sterling silver.

 

[davy]

How about picts during and after, as well as the original? :hatsoff:

Davy

 

[hangfire1755]

I'll try to post them. I have pics of both at the shop, but not downloaded here at home.

 

[hangfire1755]

Here's some pics of the pistol that Bill Kennedy made for the movie

 

[rabjr]

That is sweet Don. Can ya swim under water with it and have it still fire like Jack's? If so I'll buy one! :grin:

 

[hangfire1755]

Well.... would you like to be the first one to put it to the test? :winking:

 

[rabjr]

I'd love to my friend but I'm afraid I would sink like a rock. :rotf:

That sure is one sweet looking pistol.

 

[sequoia]

Back to the original question. What ARE those two little round things on the side of the barrel? :hmm:

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

Proof marks? Or maybe a maker's cartouche?

 

[TFoley]

Yessir, proof marks is what they is, at least, that's where proof marks can often be found - on the breech end of the barrel. OTOH, seeing as how this is a semi-replica for a movie, who knows?

tac

 

[hangfire1755]

Yepper, they are the same proof marks and the stamps are from England.
Sorry Post Rider, when you asked about two screws opposite the lock, I thought Hangfeyer answered the question.

 

[hangfire1755]

Here's a picture of the original pistol showing the proof marks. One is a "V" rough proof and the second "GP" is the final proof. I hope this helps.

Don

 

[sequoia]

Thanks for clearing that up. In the posters they looked like two screw heads on the side.

 

[Dickert54cal]

Very nice work there Mr. Yerks. The looks are 2nd to none....Very familiar look if I may say so. :hatsoff:

 

[Pittsburghunter]

Very nice pistols.

 

[mike alexandre]

Well I'm a good way through building my CJ pistol. From the pics it doesnt look like its got sights fitted. I would like to fit something period possible a silver blade up front and an adjustable sight (windage and maybe elevation) at the back. Any ideas please.

 

[mike alexandre]

Also, any advice on the antique processes to get my pistol to look like this one please.

 

[mike alexandre]

Zonie. As I dont seem to be getting any feed back on this, would you please move it to "builders bench in workshops". Thanks JM