Flintlock Derringer

[Zonie]

mykeal: It would be cool if it were a left hand pistol but it is a box-lock.

It's still a neat little gun although, truth be told, it spends most of its time hanging on my wall.

Some day when I don't have anything to do I may make a little velvet lined box for it. :hmm:

 

[Doc Arroyo]

Here is the pocket pistol that I built from some left over parts and a chuck of firewood. The lock is a Cochran, the barrel a peice of junk and the triggerguard was reshaped from a CVA rifle. I forged the trigger using a propane torch for heat. If I did this one over, I would have reshaped the plate smaller, and forged a new smaller and stronger mainspring.

 

[mykeal]

mykeal: It would be cool if it were a left hand pistol but it is a box-lock.

Even better! (Not intended to be construed as an anti-southpaw sentiment)

 

[hirocker]

See this link for original flint 'derringers'

Flintlock Muff Pistols

 

[Zoar]

Doc and HighRocker and all----
Awesome photos. I am more addicted than ever to small-but-deadly-flinters. I appreciate that writeup about the muff pistols, especially regarding the expected considerable power out of those small guns.

Doc, nice derringer. How fun is it to shoot? What loads do you use?

 

[renovato]

If your looking for "expendable" what do you think of this? http://www.dixiegunworks.com/produ...=1220&osCsid=7849586d1e1459f7f489597323b28347

Tinker2

I built one of those tinderlighters a few years back. Be prepared for a lot of hammer/sear reengineering to get it to cock, as well as a lot of other fit related issues. It was a fun build but a real pain also.

 

[Zoar]

First---I acknowldedge that the use of the term Derringer is historically incorrect. Pocket Pistol, since we are talking flintlock, would be accurate.

I appreciate the concept but I feel the tinderlighter will end up being too light duty. I think I will start with that RE Davis Becky lock and for wood go one of two ways: (1) Start with a Philadelphia Derringer and hone it down smaller in all dimensions or (2) Start with a chunk of wood and make my own.

For a barrel I think I really want the biggest bore I can reasonably shoot with such a small frame and weight of gun. My Philly is 45 Cal and it is actually tame to shoot. So 45 or 50 cal. I suppose I could POSSIBLY take that barrel on the Philly (45 cal) which is vented for percussion and and convert it for flintlock... I wonder if anyone has pros or cons on that idea????

 

[mykeal]

Pros: you'll have a truly unique gun that you can take real pride in.

Cons: sounds like work to me.

Conclusion: go for it.

 

[Zoar]

:haha: :haha: :bow:

so true, ain't it.

 

[Zoar]

I will need to talk to someone experienced with converting a percussion cap barrel over to a flintlock barrel. It doesn't seem as if it would be that difficult, but not having done it before I suppose I should listen closely to sage advice here before estimating degree of difficulty. I do work with a bunch of machinists but none who have done it either.

Also, the more I research the RE Davis Becky, baby lock, the more I'm concerned it won't give a good, reliable spark. (I already have that issue with a Pedersoli Harper's Ferry, so no interest in repeating THAT!) I would consider a slightly larger lock like a small siler, or other, if it will give much better spark.

 

[Prariedog Son]

Just for kicks. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/DoubleDerrya003.jpg
Made the cleaning jig from an antique umbrela handle and lined an old box with foam and velvet.I have a little percussion Phily derringer also. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/DoubleDerrya002.jpg

 

[Zoar]

Beautiful!!!

Nice job.

Something about a double wham wham.

 

[Zoar]

Parariedog---The more I look at that double the more I am enamored.

What caliber?

Is that yours?

If yes, how is she to shoot????

Tell us what you can about this small double pistol.

 

[Zoar]

I wish there was a Howdah in flintlock.

hmmmm... I wonder if it is economically feasible to convert one of the Howdah's (such as the one's offered by Dixie) to a flintlock???