18th January 2019, 03:10 AM | #1 |
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Bavarian Pistol Set
Have a chance to pick this set up, but need some price opinions please. Bavarian, by Christoph Kuchenreuter, of the famous gun making family. Condition is very good to excellent, although there is only 1 stock for the 2 pistols..... designed that way ? Or has one missing over the years ??
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18th January 2019, 12:25 PM | #2 |
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In my modest opinion, since the two weapons are scratched (as evidenced by the accessory to cut the patch, the wooden mallet) the stock was movable, and could be used in either of the two weapons, and placed in one once the other one had fired, like a short rifle Affectionately |
18th January 2019, 03:49 PM | #3 |
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Hello Fernando,
I don't collect fire arms, but it seems a very nice set of pistols, i'am curious how much is the value of a kit like that one too! They seem prepared to be used, have you tried to shoot any of your firearms ? Regards, BV |
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In answering to your second paragraph, i will do it by PM. . Last edited by fernando; 18th January 2019 at 05:21 PM. |
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18th January 2019, 05:24 PM | #7 |
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Fernando is correct Bruno, I did ask for opinions on how much I should pay for them.
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18th January 2019, 07:08 PM | #8 |
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That is a very nice cased pair of pistols, in apparently superb condition by an excellent maker(from Regensburg). The single stock is correct and the lack of any visible empty slots suggests that the set is complete with all its accoutrements, which is often not the case. I hope you manage to acquire them.
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OK,,,, I got them. Not sure if a good deal or not, but I am happy !! Just finished playing with them, wiped them down lightly as they were coated with vasoline ! I will have to do a much better cleaning someday. The detail on them is spectacular, as is the wood. They also have adjustable triggers and do not appear ever to have been fired. One of the tools I cannot figure out - looks like some kind of puller (?). Any idea what the opaque material is that was used on the flask ? Here are more pictures.
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Member 'adrian' is a tool expert; if only he was around ...
... Magnificent set, by the way . |
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Doesn't tool ??? have a sharp circular edge ? A patch cutter, that would be ...
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It is a main spring clamp !
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If you're happy then you got a good deal.
Were these meant for dueling do you think? |
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I misinterpreted Rikkn's question on this one. . Last edited by fernando; 20th January 2019 at 11:50 AM. |
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As both pistols have a set trigger and because of the separate butt these are certainly no duelling pistols but are made for the shooting range.
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On the other hand, such 'composite' set only for target shooting, is a bit unorthodox, don't you think ? |
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Why not shoot with the stock attached? It certainly depended on the rules given at the range and the kind of competition - the same as today
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The way i view it, one either enters a shooting contest for the hand guns discipline or for that of the shoulder arms or, if he registers for both, he would take with him distinct equipment to the shooting club. I never thought of a competitor enter a tournament for target pistol and later in the day switch to a musket shooting session by adding a stock extension to his pistol/s.
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That's no nonsense, tha's correct
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7th October 2019, 06:16 PM | #23 |
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Well, have had fun displaying this set !!
Thanks for all the comments guys !!! . Last edited by fernando; 7th October 2019 at 06:30 PM. Reason: Post good ... as it is |
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Congratulations. Such a beautiful - and complete set. As good as I've seen.
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Fortunately for those of us who like to shoot, some good quality reproductions of antique flintlocks and other types of guns are made, and for the most part affordably priced, at least quite a bit less than an original in pristine original condition. Last edited by Philip; 16th October 2019 at 06:09 AM. Reason: correct typo |
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