A gem made by Gem

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi Fernando,
Now that's a NICE pistol.
My Regards,
Norman

Thank you Norman
I enjoy having it.
Even the case is in an impecable condition.
... and there still is lubrication product inside the tin and original bullits inside the compartment.
Fernando

[Paul Macdonald]

A beautiful and well preserved piece Fernando.

You must be such a proud father

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Paul Macdonald

A beautiful and well preserved piece Fernando.

You must be such a proud father

Thank you

[Jim McDougall]

Absolutely breathtaking Fernando!!!
It is truly amazing to see the incredible forthcoming interest in antique firearms discussion, and the outstanding pieces such as this posted here. It seems that in we have in sense, 'awakened a sleeping giant'!!!

This really is terrific, and its wonderful to open new areas of learning (for me at least) as we incorporate the study of antique arms and armour in all fields. While my focus personally has long been as noted, on edged weapons, it is nearly impossible to not have been drawn from time to time to beautiful and historic firearms such as those posted here as we have begun this forum.

Thank you for sharing this beauty Fernando!

All the best,
Jim

[katana]

Wow Fernando,
I thought it was just our friends on the other side of the 'pond' that were 'gun crazy'

You're amassing quite an arsenal .....you expecting trouble ?

Very nice piece and looks in amazingly good condition.....with original bullets . Would such old bullets be 'stable' ? I am also curious about the 'gun laws' in Europe ? Are there special exemptions for older firearms ?

Kind Regards David

[FenrisWolf]

Originally Posted by katana

Wow Fernando,
I thought it was just our friends on the other side of the 'pond' that were 'gun crazy'

Kind Regards David

I'm reminded of a bit of dialog from a movie called 'Barcelona', where a Spanish woman comments to an American about how violent American culture is, to which he replied, "Amercia isn't any more violent than anywhere else in the world; we're just better shots!" As the German officers discovered in WWI....

Fenris
proud owner of a whole BUNCHA guns
(though none of them as pretty as those shown on this board!)

[lemmythesmith]

Hi Fernando, that's a beauty!! I've shot one of these (almost the twin to yours) and they are a joy to shoot.

Regards, Graham.

[fernando]

Hi David,

Originally Posted by katana

Wow Fernando ...You're amassing quite an arsenal .....you expecting trouble ?

I just didn't laugh out loud because the wife would have thought i'm getting worse

Originally Posted by katana

... Very nice piece and looks in amazingly good condition.....with original bullets . Would such old bullets be 'stable' ? ...

In those days bullets themselves were inofensive; no cartridge, no ignition ... just loose pieces of lead ( i am not at home to post a picture of one).You would have to set up the actual ammunition by pouring gunpowder into the cilinder chambers and after ram the lead bullets into the said chambers, with a lever usually mounted by the barrel side, to achieve the final charge. Still you had to place ignition caps onto each chamber nipple, to be able to ignite the charge and shoot it off.

Originally Posted by katana

... I am also curious about the 'gun laws' in Europe ? Are there special exemptions for older firearms ? ...

In the context of the following thread, started by Flavio, i resume the current arms law in Portugal.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6885.
I can extend further, if of interest or something not clear. I can tell you things are not easy for antique arms sellers and collectors.
Fernando

[fernando]

Originally Posted by katana

...with original bullets . Would such old bullets be 'stable' ?

Here is a picture of the bullets. Also a test i once made with the bronze seal that, for some reason, was left inside the revolver case. This thing of the seal is an intriguing riddle i keep thinking about.
Fernando

[katana]

Originally Posted by fernando

Here is a picture of the bullets. Also a test i once made with the bronze seal that, for some reason, was left inside the revolver case. This thing of the seal is an intriguing riddle i keep thinking about.
Fernando

Thanks Fernando,
seeing the 'hammer' I assumed that the bullets had percussion caps
Thank you for the information, my gun knowledge is 'limited' and was unaware that percussion caps could be used to ignite a 'charge' to propel a 'cast' lead bullet. I wonder whether it would allow 'experimental' use of various amounts and types of gunpowder to alter the 'characteristics' of the projectiles speed/range/penetration.

Regards David