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Can't wait!

Post by DuncaninFrance » Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:40 pm

I spotted a dubious looking double barreled pistol on Naturabuy and thought " Might be worth a pitch"
I won the bids tonight so for 51€ / $52 so I don't think I have been robbed!!...........

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Handguns or pistols > Percussion pistols
Brand: Not Communicated
Item condition: Used
Object type: Origin
Pistol two barrels - 1€ without reserve price!!

- Oxidized Weapon
- Interior of oxidized barrels
- Invisible rifling
- A few knocks on the wood
- Dogs don't hold on enough > dangerous.
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Re: Can't wait!

Post by Aughnanure » Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:36 pm

Value for money, I’d say.
Are you going to fire it?
Self Defence is not only a Right, it is an Obligation.

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Re: Can't wait!

Post by DuncaninFrance » Tue Aug 09, 2022 3:24 am

Yes, as long as I can make sure the dogs are safe.
Start with blank charges and see what happens..........
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Re: Can't wait!

Post by DuncaninFrance » Fri Aug 12, 2022 2:23 pm

It arrived today in better condition than I expected.
First the photographs......................
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Think it most probably Belgian but there are no disenable proof or makers marks.
First job is to try and remove the nipples and then the handgrip which has vice marks in it and I think should be a darker finish.
I also need to find my boxes of caps - I know I brought some with me when we moved!! :roll: :roll:
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Re: Can't wait!

Post by Niner » Fri Aug 12, 2022 2:56 pm

Getting those mismatched nipples out might be a chore. The next problem will be finding replacements that will screw into existing threads.
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Re: Can't wait!

Post by DuncaninFrance » Fri Aug 12, 2022 5:03 pm

Just noticed that I can't measure properly after a few gins - barrel length = 7.9 CM
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Re: Can't wait!

Post by DuncaninFrance » Sat Aug 13, 2022 6:56 am

Removed the hand grip and found a substantial set of springs and a little dirt. The wood looks original as it is well fitted. :D :D
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( That is not rust but coarse grain!)
Nipples soaking in Ballistol
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Re: Can't wait!

Post by Aughnanure » Sat Aug 13, 2022 10:59 pm

Looks to be a well made piece, not the top end of the market but definitely in the dependable, user section; a useful self defence weapon.
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Re: Can't wait!

Post by Niner » Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:09 pm

Saw this single barrel version of what Duncan seems to have that a guy did a restore video on. His was in really rusty and crusty shape. Considering the time and effort and chemical baths I wonder if it was worth it. The soldered, welded, glued and hand made nipple seems a bit much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB4AGrlSEro
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Re: Can't wait!

Post by DuncaninFrance » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:33 am

Have now discovered what it is - a Vineyard Pistol!
https://www.europeana.eu/sv/item/206410 ... aren_46391
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