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Title: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: tallbear on August 25, 2015, 09:48:43 PM

This a pistol I finished up and delivered at the CLA Show.It is based on the work of Henry Albright (1775-1845)who worked in Lancaster and later Shippensburg PA.Some believe Henry worked with Jacob Dickert during his time in Lancaster.The pistol is'nt an exact copy of any one Albright pistol but draws from several that survive.As always all comments and questions are welcome.

Mitch Yates

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Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: Mike Brooks on August 25, 2015, 10:42:07 PM

Nice job. I have always liked that sideplate.

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: Ed Wenger on August 25, 2015, 11:03:32 PM

Wow!  Really like this pistol, Mitch!  The over all finish and look is really appealing.  Love the side plate and wrist inlays.  Great looking pistol!

     Ed

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: PPatch on August 25, 2015, 11:33:23 PM

A very handsome pistol and well appointed too. Good work!

dave

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on August 26, 2015, 02:29:18 AM

Real nice Mitch!

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: wattlebuster on August 26, 2015, 12:11:58 PM

I like it. Very nice work ;D

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: hortonstn on August 26, 2015, 07:38:08 PM

very nice,where did the brass furniture come from or did you mane it?

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: Tom Currie on August 27, 2015, 02:28:30 PM

Really nice Mitch. Thanks for posting the pics.

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: tallbear on August 27, 2015, 04:21:23 PM

Thanks guys!!! ;D

hortonstn

The buttcap came from York County Firelocks,the trigger guard is a heavily modified guard from Reeves Gorhing's reject pile.It had a bunch of casting flaws so I cold forged the front and rear extensions and then refiled them to match the profile of an original Albright guard.I made the rest of the brass hardware from sheet.

Mitch

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: Shreckmeister on August 27, 2015, 06:17:56 PM

Beautiful. 

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: P.W.Berkuta on August 27, 2015, 07:12:59 PM

Very nice Mitch -- I like everything about the pistol especially the stock's color - great work!

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: KLMoors on August 28, 2015, 01:25:32 AM

Very nice, Mitch.  Someday I'll try a pistol.

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: Marcruger on August 28, 2015, 03:22:07 AM

I've never really had flintlock pistol lust before, but that pistol sure gets my attention.  I am not sure just what it is, other than everything just hangs together for a fantastic "whole".  I am a nobody, but that is one beautiful work to my eyes.  Best wishes and God Bless,  Marc

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: BOB HILL on August 28, 2015, 03:57:41 AM

Beautiful pistol. Thanks for posting it for us all to enjoy.

Bob

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: James Rogers on August 28, 2015, 05:42:23 AM

Got to see this one up close. Love the sideplate!

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: B Shipman on August 28, 2015, 07:42:49 AM

Very cool pistol.

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: Shreckmeister on August 28, 2015, 03:06:25 PM

Mitch. I see faces in the side plate   I like it

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: andy49 on August 29, 2015, 09:22:46 PM

Very nice work. What size and length is the barrel? It appears to be swamped and tapered.
Thanks for showing it!
Andy

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: tallbear on September 01, 2015, 09:47:31 PM

Thanks for all the kind words,can't take credit for the artwork as it's all based off of H.Albrights work.

Andy
the barrel is a 10" .54 tapered and flared barrel.I'm sorry I don't remember the exact dimensions but it is a Charlie Burton barrel,if your check with him he may be able to get that info for you.

Mitch

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: Angus on September 01, 2015, 11:52:03 PM

Superb eye appeal! Excellent craftsmanship.

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: hortonstn on September 04, 2015, 04:45:15 PM

mitch,
what type of finish did you use on the pistol
i like the look
paul

Title: Re: Pistol after Henry Albright
Post by: tallbear on September 06, 2015, 05:47:18 AM

Horston

I first applied a solution of tannic acid and then two coats of my homemade Nitrate of Iron stain.Then a seal coat of seed lac and then multiple coats of Tried and True varnish Oil.

Mitch