Author Topic: Granddaughters $60.00 pistol! (Read 2035 times)

flintlock hunter · « **on:** May 19, 2020, 12:57:43 AM »

I found this small Silar lock and a 12" barrel crudely inlet into a piece of maple for $35.00 at the local flea market. I bought it for the lock, but when I got home and looked at the bore I decided to cut it down and turn it on the Logan. Bought a new breech plug, lock screws and vent, the rest is made from scrap brass and steel I had laying around. The stock is old growth Walnut cut on the family farm more than 100 years ago. I haven't built a pistol in a long time, and it will be along time if ever I do another. The rest of the grandkids are getting rifles. LOL

bob in the woods · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2020, 01:00:06 AM »

Your Granddaughter is very lucky. That is a really really nice pistol !

alyce-james · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2020, 01:15:16 AM »

flintlock hunter; Sir, good evening. Outstanding work, great size and color is right on. Muzzle treatment is WoW. That work of art would look outstanding on my right side of my desk. Thanks for sharing. AJ.

flintlock hunter · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2020, 01:17:17 AM »

Thanks Bob, I would like to say it was fun, but that would be untrue. Pistols are just plain hard to build.

Robert Wolfe · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2020, 01:18:44 AM »

Very nice.

flintlock hunter · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2020, 01:33:30 AM »

Thanks everyone. I can't take credit for the design, it was as close as I could get to a picture I seen of one built by Brad Emig. Hope I spelled that correct. I always try to do something with the muzzle just to be different.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2020, 02:02:28 AM »

FH: very credible work. Y9our butt design looks comfortable to hold. Nice dense piece of walnut too. All in all, lovely pistol;.

flintlock hunter · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2020, 02:16:41 AM »

Thanks Taylor, yes its very dense and hard walnut. The story goes that it was cut on the farm in the 1800s to make room for a building, and stored in the rafters till my cousin gave me a piece for this build.

TommyG · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2020, 02:52:21 AM »

That is on fine looking pistol. Very clean and crisp work. Beautifully finished.

alacran · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2020, 02:58:14 AM »

You did a wonderful job on that pistol.

B.Barker · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2020, 03:00:06 AM »

Good looking pistol you built there. I bet that walnut is a hundred times better than what is around now.

mountainman70 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2020, 03:46:09 AM »

Definitely a nice piece of work, all around. I like pistols too, just haven built many compared to long guns. I really like the barrel treatment. Gives me ideas for future projects.
Welcome to the forum too. Lots of good folks here. Enjoy your stay. Best regards, Dave F

flintlock hunter · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2020, 03:54:15 AM »

Thanks David and everybody else. Its just a labor of love when working on something for the grandkids. But please no more pistols.

Curt Lyles · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2020, 04:38:25 AM »

Nice work Barry ,we sure wouldnt mind seeing one of your rifle also.Thanks for sharing.Curt

Marcruger · « **Reply #14 on:** May 19, 2020, 11:35:19 PM »

That is a pistol I would sure be proud to own. The lines and finishing really draw the eye. I too would like to see more of your work. Though you have few posts, you are no beginner to this rodeo! :-) God Bless, Marc

J. Talbert · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2020, 12:00:34 AM »

Great find of the barrel and lock, and you produced a super pistol.

Great work,
Jeff

ScottH · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2020, 12:18:47 AM »

Well Done!
The color achieved on the walnut stock is fabulous.
Two Thumbs Up!

flintlock hunter · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2020, 12:25:34 AM »

Thanks again everybody. I just finished up a somewhat close copy of a John Armstrong, my favorite style of gun. I'll try and get a couple pictures put on.

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2020, 12:30:29 AM »

Beautiful work. I like everything about it. Your tang carving is especially nice!

All the best,
Jim

hudson · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2020, 06:11:40 AM »

Sweet, love the finish.

Top Jaw · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2020, 03:53:25 PM »

I love a good silk purse made from a sow’s ear story! Your work was really outstanding on it. And your granddaughter will cherish that fine gift and family heirloom for years to come.

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