Pistol/dagger project

Keith_H said:
That is true, but you never know how that ivory was obtained then. That looks like a hefty dagger, I like the rod in the pommel.
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IIRC (bruce can confirm/deny) all pre-ban ivory is certified with paper work or markings or something, cant remember exactly but a scrimshaw shop owner was saying something about it, cant remember exactly, it was like 4 years ago

-matt
 
Well a New rope is less likely to break and give me a reprive. It wasn't a complaint just an observation.
 
Ok - Bruce

I've got a question for you ...

When you heat treated the O1 hammer and trigger parts

why use PCB vs a Stainless foil wrap - advantages or disadvantages of each ???
 
I am not Bruce, but I may have an answer for Steven. If you use the PCB you can quench in oil while if you use foil it would delay the quench.
 
Steven Penner said:
Ok - Bruce

I've got a question for you ...

When you heat treated the O1 hammer and trigger parts

why use PCB vs a Stainless foil wrap - advantages or disadvantages of each ???
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I probally just got use to PBC instead of foil. Like A C Richards I think the O1 will harden better directly in the oil instead of the delay from the foil pouch. Its possible that either method would be fine.
 
Just got home from Josh's hammer-in. The pistol got shot about 30 times by anybody who was interested. I think I'm the only one to actually hit the target though. Without sights and the fact that you cant sight down the barrel unless you move your hand off the side somewhat its not very accurate. Well hey it made for boarding pirate ships not for target shooting.

Here a nice pic of Dave Lisch
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Notice the powder burns on the blade? It cleaned back up nicely but if left on it would stain the finish for sure. I looked close for lead deposits or signs that the round ball made contact with the top edge of the blade but there is no evidence that the ball touches the blade from recoil. I bet the bullet is gone before the kick.

All in all after about 50 shots total I'm satisfied that its a good shooter. The trigger and hammer area inside was spotless when I took it apart afterward. Black powder smoke residue has a bad habit of getting into actions and fouling them up but the hammer design of this one seals off the inside when the hammer ignites the charge and doesnt allow the smoke in. There was some powder residue on both sides from the muskett caps but the tender ivory is back far enough to not be touched from it.

Jim Cooper was there and took a picture just for the internet. After the engraving is done He will get the finished shots.

I want to make some tools for it and a walnut case with a leaded glass top.
 
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Cool!! been waiting for these pics. Now we need to see it engraved!!:cool:

Thanks again for all the time you spend to share your projects with us!
 
Hi Bruce,

I just got home today Mon. I Had a great time and would like to thank you again for letting me shoot this out standing piece. For those of you who have only seen the pictures here it is whayyyyyy better in person.

Way to go Bruce.
 
Without sights and the fact that you cant sight down the barrel unless you move your hand off the side somewhat its not very accurate. Well hey it made for boarding pirate ships
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Blind 'em with Black Powder smoke and then run 'em through !
 
I've been waiting to see those pics too! Thanks again for sharing and for the inspiration Bruce. This is one of those projects that never leaves me during the day; I'm always thinking about it. I've collected all the images so far, and looked through them in sequence more times than I can count. Who knows, some day I might learn how to use my mill and take a "shot" at one of these bad boys myself... :) I'll bet this thread is the birth of several budding cut n shoot makers!
 
ddavelarsen said:
I've been waiting to see those pics too! Thanks again for sharing and for the inspiration Bruce. This is one of those projects that never leaves me during the day; I'm always thinking about it. I've collected all the images so far, and looked through them in sequence more times than I can count. Who knows, some day I might learn how to use my mill and take a "shot" at one of these bad boys myself... :) I'll bet this thread is the birth of several budding cut n shoot makers!
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Thanks much Dave. My intent with this thread is to generate interest with knife makers to go that direction. Just start with a simple pistol and feel the joy. If you like to make knives you will love to make guns. They are challenging and nobody else is doing them so there is no right and wrong way except a few basic rules for safety.
 
Bruce, i cant elaborate much more than Bill B. did other than to say i was honored that you let us shoot that fine piece, as a bit of a blackpowder nut the pistol was one of my hi points of the hammerin.
 
Erik Fritz said:
Bruce, i cant elaborate much more than Bill B. did other than to say i was honored that you let us shoot that fine piece, as a bit of a blackpowder nut the pistol was one of my hi points of the hammerin.
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Eric the black powder was going off all over the hammer-in. I've never shot a big bore buffalo gun before and thoughly enjoyed yours! Do they make that in a lighter model? my left arm is still tired.:D
 
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