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Offline Panzerschwein

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My New Bear Pistol
« on: December 05, 2021, 02:57:40 AM »
Hi  :)



This beautiful percussion bear pistol and holster built by David Rase. David is a nice man and a fantastic builder, it arrived today and wow it is beautiful. There was enough daylight left to snap the above photo along with my new little day horn and the pouch is by G. Elsenbeck. Currently waiting on balls from Track and plan to do a shooting review soon. Thanks!
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Offline davebozell

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Re: My New Bear Pistol
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2021, 03:16:46 AM »
Can you tell what the under-rib material is?  I’m thinking about trying a wooden rib on a future build.  Great pistol by the way!
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Offline David Rase

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Re: My New Bear Pistol
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2021, 03:35:02 AM »
Quote from: davebozell on December 05, 2021, 03:16:46 AM
Can you tell what the under-rib material is?  I’m thinking about trying a wooden rib on a future build.  Great pistol by the way!
The hollow brass under rib was machined from a piece of brass bar stock and soldered to the barrel.
David
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Offline Metequa

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Re: My New Bear Pistol
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2021, 08:09:43 AM »
Nice pistol, what caliber is it?
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Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: My New Bear Pistol
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2021, 01:57:28 PM »
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Offline JohnnyFM

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Re: My New Bear Pistol
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2021, 02:26:34 PM »
Looks like you’re ready to shake hands.
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Offline Panzerschwein

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Re: My New Bear Pistol
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2021, 09:30:43 PM »
Quote from: JohnnyFM on December 05, 2021, 02:26:34 PM
Looks like you’re ready to shake hands.

No sir.

Bears can be a little grumpy about such things!

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Offline Eric Kettenburg

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Re: My New Bear Pistol
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2021, 09:34:05 PM »
I remember the thread on that one.  I think that's one of the coolest ANY kind of pistol rig I've seen.  Love the brass rib, the brass lockplate, the square drum...  Just fantastic overall.  You got a good one!
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Re: My New Bear Pistol
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2021, 09:00:24 PM »
That's a super nice pistol in every respect.  But you'll find it to be a poor pocket pistol.  ::)
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Offline Panzerschwein

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Re: My New Bear Pistol
« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2021, 11:07:31 AM »
Thank you. It is a very nice pistol.
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Offline Notchy Bob

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Re: My New Bear Pistol
« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2021, 05:58:03 PM »
Wow, what a beauty!  Congratulations to Panzerschwein for his acquisition, and kudos to David Rase for building such an interesting piece!

What's the story on the lock?  I see the brass lockplate, but there is something unusual about the hammer... I can't quite put my finger on it, but it just looks a little different from the norm, somehow.

Best regards,

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Offline Panzerschwein

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Re: My New Bear Pistol
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2021, 09:49:26 AM »
Thanks, guys!

Here are some photos from my second outing with the pistol:







The gun shot great and is a lot of fun.
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: My New Bear Pistol
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2021, 06:12:28 PM »
Nice shooting! Fun with a fine new gun. Gotta love it.
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Re: My New Bear Pistol
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2021, 08:35:16 PM »
That was an outstanding buy, congratulations on the purchase!
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