Restore A Flintlock Pistol

[Notchy Bob]

Thank you for the photos, Tumbler. The workmanship and attention to detail shown by the old masters just blows me away. By all means, show us the results of your work! I'm particularly interested in seeing how the Damascus patterning on the barrel comes out. It really shows up well on the pistol you are using as your model.

Best regards,
Notchy Bob

 

[Tumbler]

Thank you for the photos, Tumbler. The workmanship and attention to detail shown by the old masters just blows me away. By all means, show us the results of your work! I'm particularly interested in seeing how the Damascus patterning on the barrel comes out. It really shows up well on the pistol you are using as your model.

Best regards,
Notchy Bob

Hi Notchy Bob, I hope to post the pistol today. I did not brown the barrel. This was done before I purchased it.

 

[Tumbler]

Here is the completed conservation of the John Manton dueling pistol. The trigger plate did not need conservation. The patina is beautiful. Also the ramrod tube (pipe) will be browned.

is beautiful.

 

[Tumbler]

More Pictures..... On picture DSCN0379 the serial number 3609 is visible at the apex of the trigger guard.

 

[Tumbler]

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If you are interested I will be happy to show how I conserved the pistol.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Looks as if you did a good job of conserving your Manton pistol.

 

[Tumbler]

Looks as if you did a good job of conserving your Manton pistol.

Thanks

 

[toot]

Not really.

WHY? WHAT WERE THEY MADE FOR? TO LOOK AT?

 

[toot]

it came out great. better hope that no one offers a challenge to you.

 

[dave_person]

Hi Tumblr,
It looks nice. Too bad more of the charcoal bluing could not be saved but it is a rather fragile surface finish and when infused with rust is hard to conserve. I love these British dueling pistols so much I make my own. In this case, Wogdons:

dave

 

[Notchy Bob]

Outstanding, Dave! But, we would expect no less from you.

Nice job on that old Manton, too, Tumbler. It looks beautiful.

Notchy Bob

 

[Rudall]

Nice job on that old Manton, too, Tumbler. It looks beautiful.

Indeed. Just what I was expecting to see. I don’t know what all the fuss was about.

 

[Tumbler]

WHY? WHAT WERE THEY MADE FOR? TO LOOK AT?

In my experience many are for display. I call them trophy queens!

 

[Tumbler]

Hi Tumblr,
It looks nice. Too bad more of the charcoal bluing could not be saved but it is a rather fragile surface finish and when infused with rust is hard to conserve. I love these British dueling pistols so much I make my own. In this case, Wogdons:

dave

Dave, the pistol set and case are beautiful! As you know the duelers made by Wogdon were equal to best of the day.

 

[Pete G]

WHY? WHAT WERE THEY MADE FOR? TO LOOK AT?

Yes, for the most part.

 

[Tumbler]

it came out great. better hope that no one offers a challenge to you.

Thanks

 

[Tumbler]

Outstanding, Dave! But, we would expect no less from you.

Nice job on that old Manton, too, Tumbler. It looks beautiful.

Notchy Bob

Thanks

 

[plmeek]

It certainly is cringeworthy.

 

[Tumbler]

It certainly is cringeworthy.

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[Tumbler]

Indeed. Just what I was expecting to see. I don’t know what all the fuss was about.

Thanks