A large percentage of what are now mistakenly thought to be ‘dueling pistols’ were actually matched pistols made to order by military officers or gentlemen of means who required them for their various occupations. Usually, they were only coincidentally employed in ‘matters of honor’. That being said, whenever ‘matters of honor’ came to a head, it was usually the matched pistols of one of the principals that were chosen to settle the dispute.
Like the originals, our pistols will not be ‘single
use’ arms. The quality, reliability, balance, and yes, accuracy,
will highly recommend them to living historians, competitors and even
hunters. Experimentation with the prototypes has shown that, far from
being annoying, inaccurate, inconvenient belt weights, fine original
pistols were practical, reliable and easy to use. So are ours.
We will be happy to answer any questions regarding this or any other
subject and articles concerning rediscovered techniques regarding every
day, practical use of 18th century pistols will be forthcoming on this
site. In the mean time, simply ask yourself: If pistols of that time
period were as difficult and inconvenient to use effectively as the
‘conventional wisdom’ usually implies, why would anyone
want them? We know why.
Other products we are either actively preparing to manufacture,
or are contemplating to some degree (decision based on interest) are:
High Grade Gentleman’s, or ‘Officer’s’ Fowling
Piece
Transitional ‘Virginia Jaeger’
Various Wheel locks
Military:
Mid 18th Century British ‘Sea Service’ Blunderbuss
M-1817 ‘Common’ Rifle
M-1835/40 U.S. Musket
As always, we will, of course, make anything you want. Prototypes of
the above mentioned arms are pictured in our ‘Custom Portfolio”