Ubsey Posted June 19, 2006 Posted June 19, 2006 I've been looking for the past few months online for a non firing flintlock pistol, it'll be my first. I finally found and fell in love with one, however; have yet to buy it. While looking around for better prices, I recently saw a picture of this one with an orange tip. I'm aware that by law most pistols require to have this, but I was wondering if it's just a cap, maybe it's painted on, or what? Though it's not a great idea, would it be able to dry fire? How much does it look like compaired to the picture? (I've noticed in some pictures the wood is rather bright, I like it dark) And does anyone know of a place that sells it under $44? If anyone has a review on this gun, the good and bad, It'd be a big help! Thank you very much.
Patrick Hand Posted June 19, 2006 Posted June 19, 2006 would it be able to dry fire? Some of the non-firing guns, the hammer will "fire" (as in fall forward), but some of them are cast all in one piece.... If you meen "Dry Fire" as in with black powder..... then NO.... the parts are only "pot metal" the frizzen won't spark, and the barrel would explode if you tried loading a blank charge in it.... For something to wear with Pyrate garb, the non-firing pistols are OK... but you would have to spend much more for a real pistol if you want to fire blank charges.....
Ubsey Posted June 19, 2006 Author Posted June 19, 2006 Some of the non-firing guns, the hammer will "fire" (as in fall forward), but some of them are cast all in one piece.... Ahh, okay. I'm just going to be using it for a costume -- but I would like to be able to pull the trigger without it actually firing, but instead just hearing a click, (That's what I ment by dry-fire.) - I'm not planning on loading anything into it, it'd just be for show. I'm afraid that it'll be all cast into a single piece, and I'd rather have something that I can play around with slightly, firing ruled out of course.
hurricane Posted June 19, 2006 Posted June 19, 2006 We have three of them here. They are nicely made, though not very authentic what with the skull and crossbones on it. But its a very nice entry piece and we used them for our theatrical performances... Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com
Ubsey Posted June 20, 2006 Author Posted June 20, 2006 We have three of them here. They are nicely made, though not very authentic what with the skull and crossbones on it. But its a very nice entry piece and we used them for our theatrical performances...Hurricane Did they come with the orange tip/cap on the end? If so, are they removable at all?
callenish gunner Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 the orange muzzle plug is a requirement for any replica gun sold on ebay they are usually just for the picutres to meet ebays rules and are shipped without said plugs
Ubsey Posted June 20, 2006 Author Posted June 20, 2006 the orange muzzle plug is a requirement for any replica gun sold on ebay Thank you very much.
silverhearted maggie Posted June 26, 2006 Posted June 26, 2006 I had that one for a while and it has a nice weight to it. You can fire it at all as far as I could tell. It was a fun pistol and I enjoyed it. I piece came loose and now I don't carry it. I'm ready for a firing one now. Long Live the crew of the CrimsonPermanent Assurance!
davidleslie Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 Hey Mateys! I am new to this ship but ye can find that flintlock at http://www.discountcutlery.net/ for about 29 bucks plus shipping. I just bought one and it can easily be darkened with a wood finish. It is a very good replica and I was really impressed.....check it out...also check out my latest pirate artwork for Disneyland at http://www.register123.com/event/profile/w...bID=0x361777a9d Enjoy!!! dave
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