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Old 4th December 2018, 08:19 PM   #1
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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!
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Old 4th December 2018, 09:56 PM   #2
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A concealed (clandestine) shooting gun ? .
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Old 4th December 2018, 10:53 PM   #3
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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!
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Old 5th December 2018, 01:02 AM   #4
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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!

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Old 5th December 2018, 03:55 AM   #5
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Well, if it's a cane gun it's about as subtle as a crutch.
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Old 5th December 2018, 02:31 PM   #6
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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 !
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