Flint pistol - Nationality?

Fernando K · 13th February 2019, 10:11 PM

Hello James

Although I live very far, I have seen photographed some copies of pistols "Kentucky", manufactured by the American gunsmiths, and they differ a lot from the first post. Particularly, by the barrel, generally octagonal and ochavado, lacking in moldings and a simple lock, lacking in decoration

Affectionately

Pukka Bundook · 14th February 2019, 04:10 PM

James,

Regarding the rammer for your very nice pistol, Hickory is all right, as it looks very close to ash, which was used commonly in Europe and the UK.
For better pieces, both ebony and wood died to look like ebony were used, plus Rosewood and Purple Heart.

Purple-Heart is a very strong wood and was used by some of the best makers. Also, whale baleen was used.

All the best,
Richard.

JamesKelly · 14th February 2019, 08:02 PM

Thank you, Ricard. Back in the late '60's I used to shoot muzzle loading rifles with a group in Cincinnati, Ohio.
One guy shot very well using an original pistol.
Said it shot so well because it had a whalebone ramrod. I couldn't beat him, having only a hickory rod.

JamesKelly · 14th February 2019, 11:10 PM

Fernando – with respect to American made flint lock guns I am sad to say that a great deal of art and craftmanship was lost during those voyages across the Atlantic to the New World. American flint rifles and pistols are highly prized over here because they are American made. Personally, I think most “Kentucky” pistols are not so attractive. I like this German pistol

You might log on to kentucky rifle association dot org to sample our enthusiasm for this American style rifle.

13th February 2019, 10:11 PM	#1
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 672	Hello James Although I live very far, I have seen photographed some copies of pistols "Kentucky", manufactured by the American gunsmiths, and they differ a lot from the first post. Particularly, by the barrel, generally octagonal and ochavado, lacking in moldings and a simple lock, lacking in decoration Affectionately

14th February 2019, 04:10 PM	#2
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	James, Regarding the rammer for your very nice pistol, Hickory is all right, as it looks very close to ash, which was used commonly in Europe and the UK. For better pieces, both ebony and wood died to look like ebony were used, plus Rosewood and Purple Heart. Purple-Heart is a very strong wood and was used by some of the best makers. Also, whale baleen was used. All the best, Richard.

14th February 2019, 08:02 PM	#3
JamesKelly Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Michigan, U.S.A. Posts: 108	Thank you, Ricard. Back in the late '60's I used to shoot muzzle loading rifles with a group in Cincinnati, Ohio. One guy shot very well using an original pistol. Said it shot so well because it had a whalebone ramrod. I couldn't beat him, having only a hickory rod.

14th February 2019, 11:10 PM	#4
JamesKelly Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Michigan, U.S.A. Posts: 108	Fernando – with respect to American made flint lock guns I am sad to say that a great deal of art and craftmanship was lost during those voyages across the Atlantic to the New World. American flint rifles and pistols are highly prized over here because they are American made. Personally, I think most “Kentucky” pistols are not so attractive. I like this German pistol You might log on to kentucky rifle association dot org to sample our enthusiasm for this American style rifle.