Pistol identification challenge

[RichardH]

If there is any interest in how I made the gun, let me know and I will be happy to put together an illustrated account of the project and how the gun was made in a separate post.

I'd love to see a full account thats a great piece of work

[Drew451]

Well done on the identification! This one was really beginning to bug me. Feel some relief now. The shape of the underlever/ trigger guard looked familiar but I was never getting it.
A very interesting design and the build looks very well executed.

[Garvin]

Extraordinary work, John! Congratulations on another amazing reproduction. At this rate you'll be known as the Great Airgun Animator, turning two dimensional drawings into three dimensional works of art.

[Geezer]

Brilliant, awesome work.

[DT Fletcher]

If you ever run out of British designs, there are some interesting American ones.

[greenwayjames]

https://u.cubeupload.com/wonderwoman...ndWilliams.jpg

Incredible work. You must have tremendous patience in addition to your obvious skills. Here is a photo of a Hill and Williams rifle that you mentioned. Unfortunately not mine.

[ptdunk]

That’s a thing of beauty.


Amazing work John, it looks like a production model. The lettering is a nice touch.
how long do you think it took to do it?

Matt.

[Garvin]

https://u.cubeupload.com/wonderwoman...ndWilliams.jpg

Incredible work. You must have tremendous patience in addition to your obvious skills. Here is a photo of a Hill and Williams rifle that you mentioned. Unfortunately not mine.

James could you empty your private messages folder please?

[ccdjg]

If you ever run out of British designs, there are some interesting American ones.

Very true Dean, and top of my list would be the Haviland & Gunn 1881 patent for the very first breakbarrrel airgun of any kind. However there are two remaining British patents I want to tackle first (I have already started one). As long as I find the work enjoyable and the athritis doesn't play up too much, I will keep working through my bucket list

How long do you think it took to do it?

Matt.

I suppose this one was spread over about 3-4 months. When I start one of these projects I have no idea how long they may take, as I tend to dip in and out of them depending on other commitments and how the mood takes me. It helps to keep me busy in retirement.

I have finished testing the gun against a Webley Mark 1 of the same period and I am putting together a summary of the results which I will post here soon.
For those interested in the DIY aspects I will also put together an illustrated summary of the trials and tribulations of making the pistol, as a separate post.

[ptdunk]

For those interested in the DIY aspects I will also put together an illustrated summary of the trials and tribulations of making the pistol, as a separate post.

Yes please.

[walnutfarmmick]

I suppose this one was spread over about 3-4 months. When I start one of these projects I have no idea how long they may take, as I tend to dip in and out of them depending on other commitments and how the mood takes me. It helps to keep me busy in retirement.

I have finished testing the gun against a Webley Mark 1 of the same period and I am putting together a summary of the results which I will post here soon.
For those interested in the DIY aspects I will also put together an illustrated summary of the trials and tribulations of making the pistol, as a separate post.[/QUOTE]

How dare you compare yourself with Time team? They don't mess about for months, 3 days is always just enough.

But seriously, excellent work and I look forward to seeing the next.

ATB, Mick