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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: JW_Halverson on January 26, 2016, 11:23:20 am

Title: 200 yr old double barrel flintlock pistol restored
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 26, 2016, 11:23:20 am

To begin with, this gun had been "restored" on six different occasions, each time by a ham fisted amateur.  Ultimately, a team of gifted watchmakers for a brand of watches so expensive that, in all likelihood you have never even heard of them, took on the project and spent an entire year restoring this piece to working order. 

It goes beyond mere mechanics.  It exceeds the definition of art. This is in a category all it's own....and I am sure the original makers aspired to that level. 

Watch this video with the sound turned all the way up!
https://vimeo.com/152027144

Title: Re: 200 yr old double barrel flintlock pistol restored
Post by: JacksonCash on January 26, 2016, 11:31:38 am

Ah, can't wait till I get home to watch this. Thanks JW.

Title: Re: 200 yr old double barrel flintlock pistol restored
Post by: sleek on January 26, 2016, 11:33:05 am

Can you imagine the guy who brought the wrong pistol to dual?

Title: Re: 200 yr old double barrel flintlock pistol restored
Post by: Pat B on January 26, 2016, 11:55:30 am

That looks like the perfect pimp pistol.   A tad bit gaudy for my taste but cool none the less

Title: Re: 200 yr old double barrel flintlock pistol restored
Post by: Stoker on January 26, 2016, 05:42:56 pm

Spectactular workmanship.. bit over the top for me.. JW you need one that can gobble turkeys hanging in your belt ;)
Thanks leroy

Title: Re: 200 yr old double barrel flintlock pistol restored
Post by: bubbles on January 26, 2016, 06:47:00 pm

Wow.

Title: Re: 200 yr old double barrel flintlock pistol restored
Post by: Chippintuff on January 26, 2016, 09:35:33 pm

How much bang for the buck? That thing is a laugh. It must have cost a fortune.

WA

Title: Re: 200 yr old double barrel flintlock pistol restored
Post by: chamookman on January 27, 2016, 03:59:31 am

Whoa - WAY over the top. Bob

Title: Re: 200 yr old double barrel flintlock pistol restored
Post by: DC on January 27, 2016, 12:37:32 pm

Looks like it belonged to Liberace, time period is about right >:D

Title: Re: 200 yr old double barrel flintlock pistol restored
Post by: mullet on January 27, 2016, 10:32:38 pm

Is it Digital?

Title: Re: 200 yr old double barrel flintlock pistol restored
Post by: Pappy on January 28, 2016, 03:45:42 am

WOW, man I would like that to carry in my pocket. 8)
 Pappy