Lets see some flintlock pistols!

rickystl · May 21, 2020

An Algerian Flintlock Pistol...

toot · May 21, 2020

mlshooter said:
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 · May 21, 2020

rickystl said:
An Algerian Flintlock Pistol...View attachment 31975 View 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 · May 21, 2020

dave_person said:
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 · May 21, 2020

toot said:
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 · May 21, 2020

toot said:
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 · May 21, 2020

dave_person said:
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 · May 21, 2020

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=5339.0 https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=5359.0 https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=5369.0 https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=6416.0 https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=6417.0It also contains a wealth of historical context and information.
dave

Barry Strickland · May 21, 2020

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 · May 22, 2020

rickystl said:
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 · May 22, 2020

Bear pistol.

Robby

Bob McBride · May 22, 2020

Robby said:
Bear pistol.
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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 · May 22, 2020

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

rickystl · May 22, 2020

Hi Robby.

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

rickystl · May 22, 2020

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 · May 22, 2020

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