Opinions on Early Dutch Smoothbore

[gof]

I am interested in Golden Age of Piracy, and in late 17th Century Buccaneer (1650-1700) and am thinking about purchasing a flintlock smoothbore.

I know a lot about clothes, but not much about proper weapons. What do you think about this one?

There are more pictures here
http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/DSB.htm

Thanks

GoF

 

[rich pierce]

Leonard Day is well known for his early styled guns. You'd do well with this one.

 

[Okwaho]

I agree. Leonard is a good friend and a fine builder.
Tom Patton :agree:

 

Hello G4fortune
That is a nice piece. to be honest I am not sure if it correct or not. That one is lovely though and I'd go with it just because of it's simple yet elegant lines. Thanks for the chance to take a peak... :applause: :applause: :applause: Loyalist Dawg

 

[musketman]

I'm thinking that any gun in that era that was transported by ship could fall into the hands of the pirates, I would suspect they (the pirates) would take the weapons and supplies of their victims as well as their loot...

 

Great piece! I agree with MM, a buccaneer's weapons would be decreed by personal choice and chance of opportunity. Dutch ships were often considered quite a prize. Ahhh, a nice plump Dutch merchantman! ARRRRRR! :hatsoff:

 

[Teleoceras]

GOF:

I agree with the others, Leonard Day makes great early arms. I own a Dutch style Snaphaunce Musket from him and she is a great early flinter!

You couldn't go wrong with that Flintlock.

:m2c:

 

[Itegorm]

Those Dutch guns are awesome. I have one that I built from some parts I bought from Leonard Day. I did have a bit of an issue with the lock at first but after a quick call to Mr. Day I had a replacement parts on the way. He is a great guy to deal with and I would suggest him above many other makers of both parts and finished guns. As for the period correctness of the gun I would say that it should be suitable for what you are looking for (Lots of Dutch traders running about) and as for the gun its self give Leonard a call, I'm sure he would give you some background on the gun style.

Nick

 

[Stophel]

It's a nice, basic, late 17th century Dutch style gun.

 

[rickC]

Isnt' the Golden Age of Piracy when I go to local Gas station???Royal Dutch Shell? :hmm: ::

 

[Story]

So who bought it?