Three barrel pistol by J. BORTON

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...

fernando · 8th April 2021, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

Rather deep rifling! And not much room for powder behind the patched ball, or length to develop much spin or velocity...

Turn off barrels ? no windage ? forced bullet ?

corrado26 · 8th April 2021, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

Rather deep rifling! .

This rifling was not for getting the balls spin but was just the negative form of a key that unscrews the barrels.

The room for powder behind the unscrewed barrels is as I think really big enough for an effective shot. The bullets which are loaded from behind had the same calibre as the barrels and so there was no space between the bullet and the barrel - no gas could escape and so the shot on short distance was certainly very effective. You should not underestime the skill of the old gunmakers

fernando · 8th April 2021, 06:45 PM

Are you elaborating on my #18, Wayne?

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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, 01:02 PM	#1
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	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,348	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	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	I would say so, yes.

8th April 2021, 05:43 PM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,239	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, 06:45 PM	#7
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Are you elaborating on my #18, Wayne? .

8th April 2021, 06:13 PM	#8
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,238	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.