Beware The Early 19thC Night Watchman

fernando · 17th December 2018, 04:42 PM

No need to change the thread title to "bizarre weaponry" or the like. As long as old guns are in the menu, digression is never a profound one.
That grave protector beast in #8 seems to have an end XVIII French lock, judging by the brass priming pan.
Here is a similar one with a different lock (i guess) from a compendium of solutions to protect fresh graves, a hobby most appealing in a determined period.

And by the way, Rick ...
What type of person would go out with that lamp gun ?

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Rick · 17th December 2018, 04:51 PM

Gentlemen, the polite word for that profession is Resurrectionist. Much more suitable for talk at the dinner table.

Now that you mention use Fernando; I think the person going 'out' might be on the receiving end of the barrel.
I think the finger stalls are a nice touch and add a little class to the object.

fernando · 17th December 2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

... Now that you mention use Fernando; I think the person going 'out' might be on the receiving end of the barrel.

Ah ... you got me

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Originally Posted by Rick

.... I think the finger stalls are a nice touch and add a little class to the object...

The officer version; rank and file would have to do with a plain handle

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17th December 2018, 04:42 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Rick not minding ... No need to change the thread title to "bizarre weaponry" or the like. As long as old guns are in the menu, digression is never a profound one. That grave protector beast in #8 seems to have an end XVIII French lock, judging by the brass priming pan. Here is a similar one with a different lock (i guess) from a compendium of solutions to protect fresh graves, a hobby most appealing in a determined period. And by the way, Rick ... What type of person would go out with that lamp gun ? . Attached Images

17th December 2018, 04:51 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Gentlemen, the polite word for that profession is Resurrectionist. Much more suitable for talk at the dinner table. Now that you mention use Fernando; I think the person going 'out' might be on the receiving end of the barrel. I think the finger stalls are a nice touch and add a little class to the object.