very long barrel percussion pistol

Kmaddock · 4th December 2018, 07:19 PM

Hi All
I have just purchased the following pistol
any idea on what it is i have purchased unseen as a Christmas project as it looks like the trigger and hammer spring are both gone or broken
probably spent too much but i have never seen a barrel as long on a pistol like this
i found an allen and wheelock 10 inch barrel similar boot pistol but this definitely is a longer barrel weapon
the German bayonet in the picture has approx a 10 inch blade so i reckon this gun is in or around a 20 inch barrel!
any ideas
Thanks
Ken

fernando · 4th December 2018, 08:56 PM

A concealed (clandestine) shooting gun ?

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Kmaddock · 4th December 2018, 09:53 PM

A walking stick gun? Maybe!
I should have it within the week but I will not open the package till Christmas morning. I know a bit infantile but a bit of fun and our family tradition That dad is excited to open his presents as well as the little ones. Just got to get something for my wife now!
Regards
Ken

MacCathain · 5th December 2018, 12:02 AM

Ken, I'd say a cane gun as well, principally due to the barrel length and the characteristic grip, which serves either purpose. A nice find!

M

Rick · 5th December 2018, 02:55 AM

Well, if it's a cane gun it's about as subtle as a crutch.

fernando · 5th December 2018, 01:31 PM

Obviously not a cane sword. The suggestion was not a weapon to be concealed inside a cane but, naked as it is, concealed under the overcoat. You walk down to the (city) park, pull it off and shoot a piece of game !

4th December 2018, 07:19 PM	#1
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 532	very long barrel percussion pistol Hi All I have just purchased the following pistol any idea on what it is i have purchased unseen as a Christmas project as it looks like the trigger and hammer spring are both gone or broken probably spent too much but i have never seen a barrel as long on a pistol like this i found an allen and wheelock 10 inch barrel similar boot pistol but this definitely is a longer barrel weapon the German bayonet in the picture has approx a 10 inch blade so i reckon this gun is in or around a 20 inch barrel! any ideas Thanks Ken Attached Images

4th December 2018, 08:56 PM	#2
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	A concealed (clandestine) shooting gun ? .

4th December 2018, 09:53 PM	#3
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 532	A walking stick gun? Maybe! I should have it within the week but I will not open the package till Christmas morning. I know a bit infantile but a bit of fun and our family tradition That dad is excited to open his presents as well as the little ones. Just got to get something for my wife now! Regards Ken

5th December 2018, 12:02 AM	#4
MacCathain Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 66	Ken, I'd say a cane gun as well, principally due to the barrel length and the characteristic grip, which serves either purpose. A nice find! M

5th December 2018, 02:55 AM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	Well, if it's a cane gun it's about as subtle as a crutch.

5th December 2018, 01:31 PM	#6
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Obviously not a cane sword. The suggestion was not a weapon to be concealed inside a cane but, naked as it is, concealed under the overcoat. You walk down to the (city) park, pull it off and shoot a piece of game !