MadMike Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Bartholomew Roberts is noted in "A General History" for carrying two pairs of pistols on a silk sling over his shoulders. I also recommend "Captured by Pirates" by John Richard Stephens. In SAC in the early '80's we carried M-870's and M-12 shotguns during weapons movements (along with flak vest, helmet, M-17 gas mask). Always thought we could use more ammo (wait, that's what the SP's were for- M-16, M-16/M-203, M-60), but I could never convince my boss we could use the 18" bayonets that were pictured in the tech order... Yours, Mike Try these for starters- "A General History of the Pyrates" edited by Manuel Schonhorn, "Captured by Pirates" by John Richard Stephens, and "The Buccaneers of America" by Alexander Exquemelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elninoprimo Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 I would like to thank you all for your replys I have fallen under the weather lately and am just getting round to using a computer. it is very hard to use one. Thank you alll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 No worrys, mate. Now get yerself well. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnwilliam Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 No worrys, mate. Now get yerself well. And well-armed! Capt. William "The fight's not over while there's a shot in the locker!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 When Robert Chinton (one of Every's men) escaped from jail in Philadelphia he had with him two pistols and a musket. Foxe"With this Fore-Staff he fansies he does Wonders, when, God knows, it amounts to no more but only to solve that simple Question, Where are we? Which every chi'd in London can tell you." - Ned Ward The Wooden World Dissected, 1707ETFox.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Let us assume he got the weapons during the escape, and was not allowed arms while incarcerated. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 We-ell, since it was commonly believed at the time that he had escaped with the connivance of the jailer I wouldn't be surprised to learn that they were his own arms. Foxe"With this Fore-Staff he fansies he does Wonders, when, God knows, it amounts to no more but only to solve that simple Question, Where are we? Which every chi'd in London can tell you." - Ned Ward The Wooden World Dissected, 1707ETFox.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster James Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Looking at the Pedersoli Queen Anne kit parts, the first thing that come to my mind is replacing the screw that holds the brass grotesque to the butt with a screw eye, and using that to attach a ribbon to hold the gun to my belt when dropped hastily. Is this too modern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelsbagley Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'm no expert... But I have been looking into period firearms a LOT lately, and I haven't seen anything like that. I've seen some clips on the side of a pistol before (think spring metal belt clip). Another option which is a bit of an extrapolation, but I think solid is silk ribbons or straps. Wrap both ends of the silk ribbon around the handle (for a more comfy grip too :angry: ) tie them securely, and leave enough silk to make a pseudo-bandolier style sash. The whydah "Sun King" pistol was found with a length of decorative silk wrapped around the handle, so this might actually be something that was done. You would probably need a good six foot length of stout silk ribbon (at least an inch and a half wide) to do this though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster James Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Nor had I...it just came to me while looking at the parts...then today I found this: http://www.loyalistarms.freeservers.com/index.html Look at the gun in the upper left hand corner...I think it's later (percussion?), but it has the same I'm idea going... I'm not getting a clear picture of what yer describing...I keep seeing the pistols slipping out from the ribbons tied around their handles...might have to wait until I actually have one in hand to understand yer concept... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Lasseter Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Take a look here... http://www.piratebrethren.com/saintmarys07...07/smc0704.html You'll find an image or two (of me) with a pistol ticked into a belt, with a ribband around the handle... Hope this helps... Truly, D. Lasseter Captain, The Lucy Propria Virtute Audax --- In Hoc Signo Vinces Ni Feidir An Dubh A Chur Ina Bhan Air "If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me." Deuteronomy 32:41 Envy and its evil twin - It crept in bed with slander - Idiots they gave advice - But Sloth it gave no answer - Anger kills the human soul - With butter tales of Lust - While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin' - On the legs they never trust... The Seven Deadly Sins http://www.colonialnavy.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster James Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 1) Thanks! That helps. I'm just surprised it holds fast. 2) Great kit! 3) Damn! You guys have it good on that other coast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Lasseter Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 1.Aye, the ribband does a nice job, that pistol happens to belong to BlackJohn, I have a similar one with a belt clip. 2. Thankee kindly, since that event I've added a navy blue sailors short jacket to my kit. I was dressed in my best at that event. 3. Ah, the right coast has good stuff, but the left coast has happenings years round I believe, whereas we have 'seasonal' events... so, give and take... Truly, D. Lasseter Captain, The Lucy Propria Virtute Audax --- In Hoc Signo Vinces Ni Feidir An Dubh A Chur Ina Bhan Air "If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me." Deuteronomy 32:41 Envy and its evil twin - It crept in bed with slander - Idiots they gave advice - But Sloth it gave no answer - Anger kills the human soul - With butter tales of Lust - While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin' - On the legs they never trust... The Seven Deadly Sins http://www.colonialnavy.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster James Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Year 'round perhaps but, since we lack the historical connection, our pyracy trends more towards the fantasy/Hollywood variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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