Hi. I am looking to build a flint target pistol. Does anyone have any pictures of target pistols that they can sent me. Or do they know of any web sites that has pictures. My email address is ([email protected]) thanks for your help.
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Are you looking for a Historically Correct Flintlock target pistol or just a flintlock pistol that could be used for target work?
The reason I ask is from what I've seen, most of the Historically Correct Flintlock pistols were Martial arms made for point and shoot offence and defence.
The plastic model I used as a basis for this pistol was a Flintlock but I think it is more typical of the mid 1800s after the Flintlocks were out of favor.
Because the style seemed to be of a late period, and I can shoot a Caplock much better than a Flintlock, the pistol is built with a small Siler Caplock.
The reason I ask is from what I've seen, most of the Historically Correct Flintlock pistols were Martial arms made for point and shoot offence and defence.
The plastic model I used as a basis for this pistol was a Flintlock but I think it is more typical of the mid 1800s after the Flintlocks were out of favor.
Because the style seemed to be of a late period, and I can shoot a Caplock much better than a Flintlock, the pistol is built with a small Siler Caplock.
That is a good lookin pistol. I am looking for a pistol that is a little more modern in shape and design. i found one made by Pedersoli called mortimer but i was hoping to find a few more pics.
thanks for the help.
here is the web site of the picture.[url] http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/ArmiCategoria.aspx?CategoriaId=30&lang=en[/url]
thanks for the help.
here is the web site of the picture.[url] http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/ArmiCategoria.aspx?CategoriaId=30&lang=en[/url]
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If you build a saw handled target pistol for your own amusement and use that's great, but if you want to compete in a NMLRA sanctioned shooting match, you should check with the NMLRA first.
I may be wrong, but I think the Saw Handled pistols are not legal to compete in their matches.
I may be wrong, but I think the Saw Handled pistols are not legal to compete in their matches.
Howdy! You might consider buying a little book called "Antique flintlock and percussion pistol patterns", by Pryor Mt Bill Newton. TOW sells it for ~$5.00 . Several pistol styles shown in sketches. If you haven't built a pistol before this book has great "stuff" in it. Page 8 has a neat flint dueler, halfstock, that I have been thinking would make a wonderful "behind the house" practice pistol in small caliber with very light loads.
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thank you for all the great information. I have not looked into the rule for the nmlra yet. I am still considerating what style i want to build. i kind of like the saw handle style. But i am all ways open to different idea and sugestions.
That is a real good looking pair of pistols. :thumbsup:
That is a real good looking pair of pistols. :thumbsup:
The NMLRA only allows what they call "plow handle" pistols for "Kentucky" style pistols (rule 6070.2). Only flintlock restriction is the frizzen may only be faced w/ steel, no Hamm depleted uranum shoes. I was considering a saw handle style until I read the "Kentucky" rule.
