Maryland Pistol

[Osprey]

Finally got this little project finished after a year and a half of picking away at it between other builds.  My version of a Maryland pistol, .50 smootbore Getz, small siler, stock kit-bashed from a York Firelocks kit.  First pistol I've done, comments and critiques welcome.

[greybeard]

So, whats not to like?   Bob

[bgf]

Osprey,
I like it.  Where did you see the trigger guard run all the way to the grip cap?  I'm asking because I did my pistol like that (though it isn't as nice a pistol as yours) and like it a lot, but I could never find an original that had done it that way.  Someone said there were fewer "rules" in pistol building, so I took that seriously (perhaps too much so), but I've always thought someone else must have done it!

[RobertS]

Looks great!  Great job!

[Osprey]

bgf,

I saw pics of it done both ways, just like the way it's locked in place by the buttcap, looks cleaner than a wood screw.

[Dr. Tim-Boone]

Osprey, It looks terrific!!  I can't see anything to suggest. A very attractive weapon.

How about some top and bottom shots???   I am "picking away" on a bag handled pistol between other builds now so the picks would be helpful.

[A.Merrill]

    Very nice. The finish on the wood and metal looks good, tell us what you used.    AL

[JTR]

Osprey, That's very nicely done!
I agree with Tim,,, let's see some more pictures!

John

[whitebear]

My only complaint is that you didn't build it for me.