Not really all that old.

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Phil Coggan

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I thought you might be interested in these, an old Adams and a Wogdon & Barton, except when I say old I mean 1970's when I made them.:D

Phil
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Groovy

The first one is really kind of groovy looking. Really. :D

The flintlock is absolutely fantastic.

I wusht I had me a flintlock!
 
Nice guns, especially the Adams. What's the history behind that particular gun?
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Back in the 70's I had a passion for flintlock and precussion guns, at that time I could'nt afford to buy them so I taught myself how to make them.
I had limited access to machines, in fact the only one I used was a small lathe.
All the major work was cut out with a hacksaw and filed up.

I borrowed the two originals from a guy I knew, drew up the plans and went from there.

On each gun I made, and there has been a few, there is engraving, in those days there was no forums and books where one could learn this art, so I spent many months making tools until I eventually go one to work.
The engraving took over from the gunmaking, it is easier:D and I have been a full time gun engraver for the past thirty years, you can probably see some of my work if you type my name in Google, if not, I would be happy to post some pictures here.
I also have an antique flinter collection, again if anyone is interested i'll post some pics.
Thanks for the interest.

Phil
 
Phil that's excellent work!!! Being a spurless hammer and a large trigger guard, I take it the Adams is a DA, bet that took some years off your life to make (sorta looks like a Tranter)!! Make any more? Love to see them! By the way, the shapes of the hammer, frizzen are real purdy!! What is the mechanisim (small lever), behind the hammer, a safety?
 
Yes the Adams is a DA.
Tranters are very simular in style.
It must be remembered that these, unlike Colt's were all hand made, no production line here.

I have made quite a few, but I no longer have them or pictures:( They included, 18th century saddle, Manton dueller, pairs of pocket pistols, these are all flinters, and a pocket pistol that I have got pictures of. Also two Brown Bess Muskets, a 39" East India model and a 42" model. Oh, and a Colt Navy.

sltm1,
You also asked "What is the mechanisim (small lever), behind the hammer, a safety?"
If you mean the piece that looks like a small lever just in front of the hammer on the left picture, well it's a spring (safety catch), when the hammer is lifted off a nipple this spring clicks into a little recess in the side of the hammer holding it in a safe position and off the nipple.

I also have an antique collection which i'll use a new thread for and i'll also include some of my engraving work if anyone's interested.:D

Phil
 
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