Quartermaster James

http://yeoldegaffers.com/project_scabbard.asp

Well, there you have it! If Hugh's on board, far be it from me to dissent! I would love to know more about the Doctor's operation. Hugh, any insights? Is it just the good Doctor at his hobby, or does he have apprentices,etc.? Don't know if you know, but thought it worth the while to ask. Any information you have is welcome. Y.M.H.S. QMJ

Well, Happy Birthday ye old seadog!

Aye! Thanks for posting when ye sent things! Makes it all the easier to guess who it's from when it arrives!

That's a nice price on a nice pistol! Also worth mentioning: it's a .58 caliber rifled barrel, if I am not mistaken...

Aye! That's some nice work. And that is a sweet little buss! Aye! Ye've got me searchin' all over the web for any info on this guy, and there's little to be found. Aye! There appears much nicer fit and finish than on some other imports! Aye! I would love to see how the mortising for the locks, etc., looks. Aye! I also wish he had more detailed information on each piece listed. The prices do, however, reflect the higher quality workmanship. Given that, would I spend a grand on a long arm with an unknown lock, an unknown barrel, and from an unknown maker when a gun with a known lock and barrel, and from a known maker, is within the same price range? Comparing them now to other imports: what level of support would be provided? I know Pete over at MVTCo warranties his locks for life against pretty much everything but amateur gunsmithing and neglect. Where do you send these for replacement parts, service, etc? Aye! I know you asked for info and all I've given you is rambling wondering. My apologies. This is but one consumer's tuppence. Value it for exactly what it cost: nothing. Y.M.H.S. QMJ

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Armas_de_Carlos_I_de_Espa%C3%B1a.svg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Spain

This may also interest you, although it is about Portuguese cannon: http://www.cannonsuperstore.com/sacramento.htm

http://www.texasbeyo...-coat-arms.html and http://www.nps.gov/c...ulture/arms.htm (Scroll down about half-way, to the cannon section. Hover over the image for description.) Another view, again about half-way down: http://www.cannonsuperstore.com/cannon_info_page2.htm

Great! I am so re-posting that on Facebook!

Ditto what Sterling said!

Aye! Best Wishes for a most Happy Birthday!

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Keep a weather eye out out over at http://www.gunbroker.com/ You might find a Tower or such in that price range.

It's surprisingly very comfortable in the hand, and carries as illustrated very nicely. You may enjoy this: The Scottish Pistol Project

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You may also then find this interesting:Alcohol and the Distillation of Wine in Arabic Sources From the Eighth Century Onwards

True 'nuff! My apologies for the hyperbole.

No Jacobite pyrates out there?

Aye! That's a fyne hat! And it's a steal at that price! Oh! But me head's too fat To take any hat that size!

Do you know that you can cook right in Wilton Armetale?

Navy Arms Black Watch Pistol: With Custom Built Loading/Display Stand: (Oops! Didn't notice the frizzen cover was partly off here until after this was posted. It does fit snugly!) And Antler Handled Pistol Rod: Cleaning Jag, Breech Scraper, Ball Puller, Bronze Bore Brush, and Bore Mop: Round Ball, Patches, Frizzen Stall: And Leather Belt for Traditional Shoulder Carry: $350