A highland scots pistol ???

[Nighthawk]

I don't know about the accuracy of the pistol- firearms are not my specialty- but I have a friend who has a Civil War era musket that he uses for hunting. One thing that we as reenactors some times forget is that "accuracy" is in itself a daunting thing. These were, to them, clothes, while to us, they are costume. In order to illustrate this fact and remind myself of it, I bought a 1600's era english doublet that I frequently wear with my ancient kilt. Why? Because it's warm and stylish. We have to remember that what the Scots wore were not uniform and regimented. They, like us, wore what they had on hand. 200 years from now, when there is a Metalheads of the Year 200 Reenactment Society, they will probably argue over what was most appropriate as footwear- Doc Martin's or Keds, or what have you. The truth is, it's ALL correct. I wear a kilt with my Slayer t shirts! So when considering the accuracy of the outfitting in any painting or reenactment situation, this is something we need to not loose sight of.

Just my own personal philosophy for whatever it's worth!

[puffer]

I don't know about the accuracy of the pistol- firearms are not my specialty- but I have a friend who has a Civil War era musket that he uses for hunting. One thing that we as reenactors some times forget is that "accuracy" is in itself a daunting thing. These were, to them, clothes, while to us, they are costume. In order to illustrate this fact and remind myself of it, I bought a 1600's era english doublet that I frequently wear with my ancient kilt. Why? Because it's warm and stylish. We have to remember that what the Scots wore were not uniform and regimented. They, like us, wore what they had on hand. 200 years from now, when there is a Metalheads of the Year 200 Reenactment Society, they will probably argue over what was most appropriate as footwear- Doc Martin's or Keds, or what have you. The truth is, it's ALL correct. I wear a kilt with my Slayer t shirts! So when considering the accuracy of the outfitting in any painting or reenactment situation, this is something we need to not loose sight of. Just my own personal philosophy for whatever it's worth!

VERY GOOD INSIGHT

I am VERY active in the "Traditional" Black Powder/Muzzle Loading. ( research, & historical presentations ( 1800-1840 ) I also shoot ML/BP compition ( mil. firearms iclude a "custom "Baker" & a Pedercolli "BESS") + I am a moderator on an Inernational forum http://www.traditionalmuzzleloadinga...ion.com/forum/

Again, I AGREE with you

Puffer

[puffer]

Here is a picture of one of my pistols. ( from Middlesexvillage)


The ones in this $$$ catagory are all made in INDIA. I you are going to shoot yours, with "live Ammo" ( powder, patch & ball) Then this is the source I would pick

Puffer

[Nighthawk]

VERY GOOD INSIGHT

I am VERY active in the "Traditional" Black Powder/Muzzle Loading. ( research, & historical presentations ( 1800-1840 ) I also shoot ML/BP compition ( mil. firearms iclude a "custom "Baker" & a Pedercolli "BESS") + I am a moderator on an Inernational forum http://www.traditionalmuzzleloadinga...ion.com/forum/

Again, I AGREE with you

Puffer

You'd love my friend Chris. He's like a black powder Ted Nugent. Personally, the only reason I know that black powder .50 caliber weapons are too much gun for me is because I have fired his on a few occasions. On the other had, when I manage to coax him into a sword duel with me... well... Let's just say that it takes as much coaxing to get him into a duel as takes him to get me to shoot his guns.