Three barrel pistol by J. BORTON

Fernando K · 7th April 2021, 09:46 PM

Hello

I promise you a diagram of the function, but you have to be patient ...

Fernando K

Rick · 7th April 2021, 10:36 PM

I'm a patient man Fernando; take your time and many thanks for the help.

corrado26 · 8th April 2021, 08:54 AM

Perhaps I can help with some fotos. N°1 shows the tap in position for firing the left barrel, foto 2 shows the position for the right barrel. The third foto shows the firing position for barrel n°3. As far as I know firing more than one barrel at once is not possible.

Fernando K · 8th April 2021, 01:02 PM

Hello

The good photos of Corrado remind me of my engagement. I differ with Conrrado; Photograph Number 2, with the selector (tap) open in the first position, shows both ears, therefore if the bread is barley, the shot will be produced in the barrels on the right and on the left. As for Rick's question, if the selector setting is correct, the fire should not be the other pan.

Affectionately

Rick · 8th April 2021, 03:51 PM

Thanks for the pictures Corrado; and for your input both Fernandos .

The pictures raises another question for me; and maybe it's a stupid one, but here goes.
Looking at the pictures of the 'box' I get the impression that the box needs to be primed before each shot; am I correct?

fernando · 8th April 2021, 03:55 PM

I would say so, yes.

kronckew · 8th April 2021, 05:43 PM

Rather deep rifling! And not much room for powder behind the patched ball, or length to develop much spin or velocity. I suspect a heavy wool coat would serve for armour. Taking time to re-prime would be interesting in that case if your now angry opponent was armed with a sharp pointy thing , or a nice cudgel. Aim for his eye from a foot away or you'll regret it.

And you still might if you do...

corrado26 · 8th April 2021, 06:13 PM

I would say no. The tap around the wholes along its length is formed concave what makes it possible that the primed powder was kept and took along when the tap was turned for loading the next load.

8th April 2021, 08:54 AM	#3
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,226	Perhaps I can help with some fotos. N°1 shows the tap in position for firing the left barrel, foto 2 shows the position for the right barrel. The third foto shows the firing position for barrel n°3. As far as I know firing more than one barrel at once is not possible. Attached Images

7th April 2021, 09:46 PM	#1
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Hello I promise you a diagram of the function, but you have to be patient ... Fernando K

7th April 2021, 10:36 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	I'm a patient man Fernando; take your time and many thanks for the help.

8th April 2021, 01:02 PM	#4
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Hello The good photos of Corrado remind me of my engagement. I differ with Conrrado; Photograph Number 2, with the selector (tap) open in the first position, shows both ears, therefore if the bread is barley, the shot will be produced in the barrels on the right and on the left. As for Rick's question, if the selector setting is correct, the fire should not be the other pan. Affectionately

8th April 2021, 03:51 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Thanks for the pictures Corrado; and for your input both Fernandos . The pictures raises another question for me; and maybe it's a stupid one, but here goes. Looking at the pictures of the 'box' I get the impression that the box needs to be primed before each shot; am I correct?

8th April 2021, 03:55 PM	#6
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	I would say so, yes.

8th April 2021, 05:43 PM	#7
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Rather deep rifling! And not much room for powder behind the patched ball, or length to develop much spin or velocity. I suspect a heavy wool coat would serve for armour. Taking time to re-prime would be interesting in that case if your now angry opponent was armed with a sharp pointy thing , or a nice cudgel. Aim for his eye from a foot away or you'll regret it. And you still might if you do...

8th April 2021, 06:13 PM	#8
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,226	I would say no. The tap around the wholes along its length is formed concave what makes it possible that the primed powder was kept and took along when the tap was turned for loading the next load.