Flintlock brought for Christmas

Norman McCormick · 24th December 2012, 04:16 PM

Hi Fernando,
First, have you got some special relationship with S. Claus. Esq. to get your gift early, as far as I know he is still revving up the reindeer prior to take off.

Anyway, nice pistol, I looked at something similar a few weeks ago obviously without the Portuguese connection but the top part of the hammer was missing so I let it go. Are you going to fill the wormholes with wax? it can look quite good and not too noticeable if done well. Remember don't point it skyward and try a shot tonight you never know who's flying above you.

My Regards,
Norman.

Fernando K · 24th December 2012, 04:40 PM

Hola, Fernando

Yo también, como Norman, te pregunto si vas a tapar los agujeros de polilla con cera, o si conoces algún otro método. Yo he probado con aserrín de madera (del mismo color), empapado con sellador (que debe ser nitro-celulosa)

Te felicito por el regalo y cuéntanos algo, si las manufacturas o fábricas eran estatales o privadas.

Fernando K

Hello, Fernando

I too, like Norman, I wonder if you plug the holes with moth wax , or if you know any other method. I've tried it with sawdust (same color), soaked with sealant (to be nitro-cellulose)

I congratulate you for the gift and tell us something, whether manufacturing or factories were state or private.

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fernando · 24th December 2012, 05:50 PM

Thank you guys.
Yes, i thought about filling the wormholes, but wouldn't like to do it by myself, afraid it doesn't come out well. But it is in my agenda; other me or someone else will have to do it.
Fernando, the 'Arsenal do Exercito' has been the State arms factory for centuries. It is now the Military Museum.
You should visit it some time.

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24th December 2012, 04:40 PM	#2
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 672	Hola, Fernando Yo también, como Norman, te pregunto si vas a tapar los agujeros de polilla con cera, o si conoces algún otro método. Yo he probado con aserrín de madera (del mismo color), empapado con sellador (que debe ser nitro-celulosa) Te felicito por el regalo y cuéntanos algo, si las manufacturas o fábricas eran estatales o privadas. Fernando K Hello, Fernando I too, like Norman, I wonder if you plug the holes with moth wax , or if you know any other method. I've tried it with sawdust (same color), soaked with sealant (to be nitro-cellulose) I congratulate you for the gift and tell us something, whether manufacturing or factories were state or private. . Last edited by fernando; 24th December 2012 at 05:17 PM.

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fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you guys. Yes, i thought about filling the wormholes, but wouldn't like to do it by myself, afraid it doesn't come out well. But it is in my agenda; other me or someone else will have to do it. Fernando, the 'Arsenal do Exercito' has been the State arms factory for centuries. It is now the Military Museum. You should visit it some time. . Attached Images

24th December 2012, 04:16 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,644	Hi Fernando, First, have you got some special relationship with S. Claus. Esq. to get your gift early, as far as I know he is still revving up the reindeer prior to take off. Anyway, nice pistol, I looked at something similar a few weeks ago obviously without the Portuguese connection but the top part of the hammer was missing so I let it go. Are you going to fill the wormholes with wax? it can look quite good and not too noticeable if done well. Remember don't point it skyward and try a shot tonight you never know who's flying above you. My Regards, Norman.