BOOT PISTOL
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BOOT PISTOL
I recently bought a belgian Boot Pistol at auction for 83,50€ / $90.
When it arrived it looked better than the photographs and although it was not described as such, it has a screw off barrel.
Unlike a lot of these type of pistols the barrel key fits INSIDE the muzzle so I had to devise one to remove the barrel.
Might shoot it this weekend. 12 grains of 2f and some No:7 shot.
When it arrived it looked better than the photographs and although it was not described as such, it has a screw off barrel.
Unlike a lot of these type of pistols the barrel key fits INSIDE the muzzle so I had to devise one to remove the barrel.
Might shoot it this weekend. 12 grains of 2f and some No:7 shot.
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Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
Re: BOOT PISTOL
Interesting piece. I'd guess you could leave the barrel in place without screwing it off without much consternation. However..... equally interesting tool you made. Wonder how easy it would be to replace the nipple and what kind of screw threads they are relative to what can be bought on the open market? Dixie Gun works used to offer a variety of thread patterns.
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Re: BOOT PISTOL
First remove the nipple!! It is rusted in although it does have clean flats IF I could find a nipple key to fit.
First I will try some compressed air to see if I can blow out the internal rust then try a cap.
First I will try some compressed air to see if I can blow out the internal rust then try a cap.
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: BOOT PISTOL
Nice little piece, I like the fact that the engraver included the end of the hammer pivot screw in the design.
Self Defence is not only a Right, it is an Obligation.
Eoin.
Eoin.
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Re: BOOT PISTOL
Now have it and my double barrel 'Vineyard pistol' mounted for display.
I have fired a couple of caps through the boot pistol and I can see a bore light through one of the double barreled pistol so might get round to some bangs soon!!
I have fired a couple of caps through the boot pistol and I can see a bore light through one of the double barreled pistol so might get round to some bangs soon!!
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Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.