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Old 08-01-2006, 05:31 PM
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Default Flintlock pistol cane
Inspired by a cane I saw here, I decieded to try my hand at something similar. I had recently seen a few beautiful canes with hexagon shaped shafts made by a gentleman reader from Ohio, who can no longer work wood, I incorporated that with the design. His wife had cleaned out his shop here in their summer home, and passed on his scrap wood to me for use or disposal. (as I use such small stuff for my ships, there isn't much disposal) and there was all kinds of beautiful hardwoods to choose from.

The main body is Mahogany, the pistol barrel is Black Walnut and the fittings are Ebony. Just have to final finish and put a rubber tip on and I can use it. The design is based on an photograph of an original Dutch Brass officers pistol, from the period of around 1780, I believe.

Hope it fits.

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Old 08-01-2006, 06:50 PM
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Yes you did!
Fantastic, outstanding,Wow.

You told me you were working on one.

Very nicely carved and the choice of woods are excellent.

That is a number 1 rating in my books.
Good show Bob.
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Old 08-01-2006, 07:15 PM
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That is one impressive piece of carving! Bob, your attentyion to detail is absolutely intriguing!

Al
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Old 08-01-2006, 07:17 PM
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What a novel idea! Careful you don't get stopped for carrying a firearm.
Very classy looking.
Patrick
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Old 08-01-2006, 07:27 PM
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bob,

excellent work, and very creative, i am sure it will be a great conversation peice.
great choice of woods also.

bart
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Old 08-01-2006, 08:04 PM
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I have seen several pistol canes and even a flintlock, but I have to say yours is the best work I have seen..and thats saying something....the others were not slouches!
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Bob,
WOW! That is very fine craftsmanship! Very creative, realistic and such detail. A fine choice in woods. Excellent job! Very impressive!
Mary
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Great carving!!! I'm going to put a project like that on my "to-do" list.

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Old 08-02-2006, 07:11 AM
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Very beautiful, so creative and well done.
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Bob,
You've put your attention to detail and fine skills to work for sure.
That is amazing. I would think it was real. I'm glad it is a keeper for you to use yourself. Glad to see such an original piece.
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