#muzzle loader

[gmpetersonarts]

Just a quick sketch that I managed to put together today.  You can check out my Patreon for some exclusive content related to my drawings, and other projects of mine.

[handfulsofhistory]

Brunswick two-groove rifles, one rough, one ready

[xavibarrera]

That Remington 1858 New Model Army is about to make BOOOOOOOOMMM!!!

[supermonkeeman]

This is what I’ve been working on today. It’s a replica black powder howdah pistol. This type of gun was used by big game hunters in India about 230 years ago, to defend themselves from tigers while hunting from the back of an elephant. It takes it’s name from the howdah, the basket on the elephant’s back.

I’ve shaped up the wood to my satisfaction, and I got started on shining up the rough cast steel parts. Once that’s all done, I’m going to stain and finish the grip. I’m still trying to decide if I want to decorate the grip, or just leave it as is.

I don’t intend to use this much, if at all, but it’s been an interesting project and a good way to keep my hands and mind busy. I enjoy working with my hands, and this isn’t brainless work. I find it stimulating and satisfying to work on, in much the same way as building a computer.

No, I don’t hunt. I just think this is a fascinating project and a good way to keep busy.

[didanawisgi]

[jmxiongguns]

The First in hopefully many builds, this is an old CVA muzzle loader pistol kit I was commissioned to build. It took longer then I would have like, but all in all I like the way it turned out.

[xavibarrera]

Isn't it beauty?

[xavibarrera]

BOOOOOOOMMM!!!

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