Bavarian Pistol Set

[Rikkn]

Have a chance to pick this set up, but need some price opinions please. Bavarian, by Christoph Kuchenreuter, of the famous gun making family. Condition is very good to excellent, although there is only 1 stock for the 2 pistols..... designed that way ? Or has one missing over the years ??

[Fernando K]

Hello

In my modest opinion, since the two weapons are scratched (as evidenced by the accessory to cut the patch, the wooden mallet) the stock was movable, and could be used in either of the two weapons, and placed in one once the other one had fired, like a short rifle

Affectionately

[bvieira]

Hello Fernando,

I don't collect fire arms, but it seems a very nice set of pistols, i'am curious how much is the value of a kit like that one too!

They seem prepared to be used, have you tried to shoot any of your firearms ?

Regards,

BV

[fernando]

Originally Posted by bvieira

Hello Fernando,

I don't collect fire arms, but it seems a very nice set of pistols, i'am curious how much is the value of a kit like that one too!

Regards,

BV

Have you not read my editing note in post #1, Bruno ? .

"No money appraisals in discussion forums. Please do it by PM"

[bvieira]

Originally Posted by fernando

Have you not read my editing note in post #1, Bruno ? .

"No money appraisals in discussion forums. Please do it by PM"

are you seeing any money appraisal Fernando ? i just said i'am curious too... is this forum becoming a fascism forum ?

[fernando]

Originally Posted by bvieira

are you seeing any money appraisal Fernando ? i just said i'am curious too...
... is this forum becoming a fascism forum ?

I guess you did not get it, Bruno; maybe my wrong transmission. Rikkn had originally asked for a money evaluation in his first post (which is not allowed, if you read the forum rules), reason why i edited it with the note i was now quoting.
In answering to your second paragraph, i will do it by PM.



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[Rikkn]

Fernando is correct Bruno, I did ask for opinions on how much I should pay for them.

[NeilUK]

That is a very nice cased pair of pistols, in apparently superb condition by an excellent maker(from Regensburg). The single stock is correct and the lack of any visible empty slots suggests that the set is complete with all its accoutrements, which is often not the case. I hope you manage to acquire them.
Neil

[Rikkn]

OK,,,, I got them. Not sure if a good deal or not, but I am happy !! Just finished playing with them, wiped them down lightly as they were coated with vasoline ! I will have to do a much better cleaning someday. The detail on them is spectacular, as is the wood. They also have adjustable triggers and do not appear ever to have been fired. One of the tools I cannot figure out - looks like some kind of puller (?). Any idea what the opaque material is that was used on the flask ? Here are more pictures.

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Rikkn

... One of the tools I cannot figure out - looks like some kind of puller (?)...

Can you point out which one you are referring to ?

Originally Posted by Rikkn

Any idea what the opaque material is that was used on the flask ?

Grease ... to falicitate the bullet introduction ...

[fernando]

Member 'adrian' is a tool expert; if only he was around ...
... Magnificent set, by the way

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[fernando]

Doesn't tool ??? have a sharp circular edge ? A patch cutter, that would be ...

[Rikkn]

It is a main spring clamp !

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Rikkn

It is a main spring clamp !

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[Larks]

Originally Posted by Rikkn

OK,,,, I got them. Not sure if a good deal or not, but I am happy !! Just finished playing with them, wiped them down lightly as they were coated with vasoline ! I will have to do a much better cleaning someday. The detail on them is spectacular, as is the wood. They also have adjustable triggers and do not appear ever to have been fired. One of the tools I cannot figure out - looks like some kind of puller (?). Any idea what the opaque material is that was used on the flask ? Here are more pictures.

I’m certainly no expert but I’d say the opaque material on the powder flask is horn.

[Rick]

If you're happy then you got a good deal.

Were these meant for dueling do you think?

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Larks

I’m certainly no expert but I’d say the opaque material on the powder flask is horn.

Oh, silly me .
I misinterpreted Rikkn's question on this one.


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[corrado26]

As both pistols have a set trigger and because of the separate butt these are certainly no duelling pistols but are made for the shooting range.
corrado26

[fernando]

Originally Posted by corrado26

As both pistols have a set trigger and because of the separate butt these are certainly no duelling pistols but are made for the shooting range.
corrado26

Naturally; neither the mounting stock would be applicable.That would be cheating .
On the other hand, such 'composite' set only for target shooting, is a bit unorthodox, don't you think ?

[corrado26]

Why not shoot with the stock attached? It certainly depended on the rules given at the range and the kind of competition - the same as today
corrado26

[fernando]

The way i view it, one either enters a shooting contest for the hand guns discipline or for that of the shoulder arms or, if he registers for both, he would take with him distinct equipment to the shooting club. I never thought of a competitor enter a tournament for target pistol and later in the day switch to a musket shooting session by adding a stock extension to his pistol/s.
But make no great deal of what i am saying; i may be talking nonsense .

[corrado26]

That's no nonsense, tha's correct

[Rikkn]

Well, have had fun displaying this set !!

Thanks for all the comments guys !!!



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[rickystl]

Congratulations. Such a beautiful - and complete set. As good as I've seen.

Rick

[Philip]

Originally Posted by bvieira

They seem prepared to be used, have you tried to shoot any of your firearms ?

Regards,

BV

Bruno, I should hope he doesn't plan to. Another post on this thread commented that these guns look like they are unfired. The thing about flintlocks is that each and every time the cock (bearing a flint in its jaws) rakes against the frizzen as it snaps forward, tiny little incandescent particles of steel are scraped off the frizzen's surface. These hot specks of metal are the sparks that ignite the priming. Contact with the flint leaves gouge marks on the frizzen face, something you won't see on an unfired gun. Most collectors put a high premium on all aspects of a gun's state of preservation, so you can imagine what such signs of wear would do to its desirability and thus market value of an otherwise excellently-preserved example.

Fortunately for those of us who like to shoot, some good quality reproductions of antique flintlocks and other types of guns are made, and for the most part affordably priced, at least quite a bit less than an original in pristine original condition.