Another Torador barrel.

rickystl · 30th May 2016, 04:19 PM

Hi Ibrahiim.
Thanks for the great photos. As Richard mentions, many of the Toradors were indeed works of art. And beautiful powder flasks!! I would never think of using any of those specimens for "field use". LOL

They would simply sit on my shelf for display. LOL
The matchlock with the bipod and leather butt pad: The bipod of course would be used to steady the gun while aiming. And the rear leather pad would help absorb the recoil while using heavy charges of powder. But I could also visulize the extra large leather pad being rested on the ground, the bipod adjusted accordingly, and the entire gun resting on the ground, while aiming - lying on the ground. Interesting.

Richard: I've seen the most common pan cover that pivots and covers the top of the pan. And also the style that pivots the same, but covers both the top and bottom of the pan. But I don't believe I've ever seen the so called "slotted" style. Let me know if you run across a photo on one. Thanks.
Rick

Pukka Bundook · 30th May 2016, 04:36 PM

Will do Rick,

Can't think Where I saw these last, but will seek them out when I can!
BTW,

Did you see my Other Torador further down the page?

I like this one, even if it needs mending!

Beautiful flasks, Ibrahiim!!

rickystl · 30th May 2016, 05:04 PM

Yes, I just now posted a response. That will turn out a beauty !!!!
Rick

30th May 2016, 04:19 PM	#1
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hi Ibrahiim. Thanks for the great photos. As Richard mentions, many of the Toradors were indeed works of art. And beautiful powder flasks!! I would never think of using any of those specimens for "field use". LOL They would simply sit on my shelf for display. LOL The matchlock with the bipod and leather butt pad: The bipod of course would be used to steady the gun while aiming. And the rear leather pad would help absorb the recoil while using heavy charges of powder. But I could also visulize the extra large leather pad being rested on the ground, the bipod adjusted accordingly, and the entire gun resting on the ground, while aiming - lying on the ground. Interesting. Richard: I've seen the most common pan cover that pivots and covers the top of the pan. And also the style that pivots the same, but covers both the top and bottom of the pan. But I don't believe I've ever seen the so called "slotted" style. Let me know if you run across a photo on one. Thanks. Rick

30th May 2016, 04:36 PM	#2
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Will do Rick, Can't think Where I saw these last, but will seek them out when I can! BTW, Did you see my Other Torador further down the page? I like this one, even if it needs mending! Beautiful flasks, Ibrahiim!!

30th May 2016, 05:04 PM	#3
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Yes, I just now posted a response. That will turn out a beauty !!!! Rick