Commodore Swab Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I have a lage lock that is very out of place on a pistol. I would like to take this lock and build a blunderbuss for it. I have been looking and found a variety of blunderbusses but it would be a great help to me if I could get some help as to dates and when styles changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Gordon Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 The two volume set "borders away" does avery good job of defining that question in the volume dealing with firearms. They also have some nice pics to go along with the text. So much of whats out there is just the same weapons over and over. Antique weapons sites and dealers in europe come up with a much broader set of examples than what is generally seen here too. the further away from Scotland ye roam, the more Scottish ye become Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Swab Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 The two volume set "borders away" does avery good job of defining that question in the volume dealing with firearms. They also have some nice pics to go along with the text. So much of whats out there is just the same weapons over and over. Antique weapons sites and dealers in europe come up with a much broader set of examples than what is generally seen here too. Ive seen alot of the guns online and frome what I've noticed regarding blunderbusses if you have one and there is a flint on it thats wonderful other than that there isnt really any care about the era. Personally what I would like to find is an example of a portugese/spanish blunderbuss circa late 1600's most likely with a miquelet lock. My library is very limited by nessisity as I live aboard and don't have space for that many books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Gordon Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I have found some photos and an artist's rendition of a Spanishblunderbuss, volII page102 miquelet lock, a type with a pintle like an oarlock. This is in Borders away vol II. I'm sorry I can't scan it for you.On page 98 is a Spanish espingole, a blunderbuss length weapon with a large musket type barrell. You could try a search on your computer using the spanish lock descriptions under images and you might find something you could use. The later weapon is from the norm Flayderman catalogues, both weapons are dated in the 1650's or so. the further away from Scotland ye roam, the more Scottish ye become Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Swab Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Still looking into this blunderbuss. Is there anyone out there with a riffle shop catalog that might be able to scan a couple pictures for me? If so send me a PM and I will tell you the locks I am interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Email me. I have a few books that might contain things of interest. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Two scans of miquelets from TRS. http://www.piratebrethren.com/weapons/scan0001.jpg http://www.piratebrethren.com/weapons/scan0002.jpg The #505 lock I don't believe I can get a good scan of. It's pretty close to the binding, and I'd probably not be able to get all of it in, and it's a rather small pic anyway, so... I hope these are helpful. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Swab Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 Two scans of miquelets from TRS.http://www.piratebrethren.com/weapons/scan0001.jpg http://www.piratebrethren.com/weapons/scan0002.jpg The #505 lock I don't believe I can get a good scan of. It's pretty close to the binding, and I'd probably not be able to get all of it in, and it's a rather small pic anyway, so... I hope these are helpful. Thank you, that is very helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 My pleasure. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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