Barbossa II

I'll buy it if no one else has. Joey

Florist foam is the way to go... I use it in my Martini Henry for blanks at events... (Zulu War) However I don't know how to make it work with a paper cartridge. I am afraid glue might melt the foam... depending on the glue of course. Barbossa II

I vote for the Hanger! Barbossa II

Maggie, I tried replying to your email. It bounced. I bought an English Dragoon. I have fired it countless times. No problems whatsoever. My Gunsmith's shop is Deercreek in Marietta GA. I'd be surprised if they are on the web. It is the only place I trust with my guns... I have several expensive and collectible firearms. Joey Barbossa II

This is where I bought my pistol. Very good quality... once touch hole is drilled it is ready for use. Flintlocks I would find a local gunsmith for all of your questions... not gunshop... but gunsmith.If you happened to be in Atlanta I'd tell you who I trust. Barbossa II

I have a 1971 Cutlass convertible... Seriously though... the best place for real use swords is deltin... not cheap... but they are the best in the World. Barbossa II

Thanks for the head's up mate! Barbossa II Batlanta Crime Cruiser

That Prussian pistol looks mighty good. I know on my Heavy English Dragoon the frizzen was already hardened... it ONLY needed the touch hole drilled. Oh and I prefer a giant sized pistol to approximate Barbossa's in my costume... the Heavy Dragoon is some19 inches at least! Barbossa II

I carry and regularly fire the Heavy English Dragoon. It is VERY similar to the sea Service. I think it would be a fine... and very safe pistol. Barbossa II

I have bought and am very satisfied with the product from here. Military Heritage Barbossa II

Got any pics of her?

That may BE the coolest thing ever! I have to admit I was skeptical when I saw the topic... but dang it was good! Barbossa II

Lady B can ye post a pic o the colors you made for me? I don't have the abilities to post the pics mates... but Stac made me some BEAUTIFUL colors! Barbossa II

ne'er mind... saw the link after I posted! Barbossa II

cost? sizes? Barbossa II

There should be some recourse against a blatant lie like that in his description. Barbossa II

Well I've been paid to sword fight for going on 15 years now, I know blades as well as anyone else. I'm not going to argue with anyone IMHO Del Tin is the best for REAL sword use. I've got no reason to sya that other than my personal taste. Barbossa II

Del Tin is THE BEST Sword maker on the planet... bar NONE! It will be worth the wait. Their blades are considered by those who actually USE swords to be the best. Barbossa II

You're best bet would be to have it declared a "NON-weapon... " a "decoration only" Barbossa II

NEW CRAZY AUCTION Just found a NEW crazy auction Barbossa II

Sounds good Mate! Barbossa II :angry:

In MaryLand there is an event in April calle "MTT" or Marching Through Time. It includes a racous contingent of Pirates so if ye're interested come on out! Its a good Living History Event with a pretty good public turnout, and plenty of after hours fun for those who're camping. Barbossa II :angry:

Well Mates! I see this has finally wound down... and I'm glad for it. I agree completely with Sidewinder, Gentleman of Fortune, and Hawkyns. And yes Captain Hurricane... I even agree with you here on the 2nd page. I am both a reenactor and a performer/entertainer. I have seen many who cannot do what performers do in front of and amongst the public/crowd. I will say that when you are involved in displays and performances at which the public is present and in close to you, the quality of your equipment becomes even more important! I've been doing this a long time Mate... sounds like you have too. There are far more people who appreciate when you've got it right than those who don't know the difference. I have been performing in front of crowds that have numbered as few as 20 and as many as 80,000, YES that's eighty thousand. So I agree with your sentiments. Let's help all have fun. Its a new year, may the seas be prosperous for us all! Barbossa II

Hey Captain... I definitely agree with the difference between a pretty pirate and one who is top notch. I prefer a Top notch Pirate with Top notch gear! And Goddess/Bodice... I don't think I misunderstood at all. WHen I use the term shoddy it can mean... shoddy as in poorly built, or IMHO shoddy can mean someone showing up in an horribly unauthentic "costume" to play Pirate. I agree with Capt Straw as well. If someone is making a sincere effort then I would gladly accept them aboard and help and encourage them. In no way would I ever belittle anyone... I am not the Farb police. But if it can be done right then I'd like to see it done so. I do this with all my reenactment endeavors (Victorian British, WWI German, Civil War, WWII American and German, and 18th Century Pirate)my professional costume endeavors (Star Wars stormtrooper, GI JOE, etc) and with certain professional gigs like FULL CONTACT jousting, Elvis Impersonations etc that I engage in. If others want to do something different so be it... live and let live. I just know that if someone is wearing a costume which appears cheap and shoddy next to the real stuff then it makes THEM feel bad. I don't want people to feel bad or sad about their efforts. I'll never forget the look on this grown man's face when he came to this costume ball in a homemade Vader outfit (cheap mask, black jeans, and sweatshirt, cheap toy lightsabre) and then he saw our Vader (who looked like he just stepped off the set at Lucasfilms), the guy hung his head in shame and left. There was no FUN there, no JUST OUT HAVING A GOOD TIME, and we felt bad for him. If he had tried to talk we would have encouraged him and helped him (if he wanted) in the right direction. Instead he had probably the crappiest night in memory for him. When I do it you get the real deal. Not a just a pretty Pirate with Top Notch gear only. Barbossa II

Hey Sidewinder! There was one blade on there that looked quite good! Barbossa II