Just a couple of neato keen things

[Smiling Canadian]

1801 manufacture Frachelli E Minelli Jr. officers pistols.

These were often the first pistol of a junior officer or wealthy business man in the early 1800's. Rather plain compared to other pistols by the same manufacturer but still pretty cool to have them in this good condition. Both work well. Had to really think about loading and firing a flintlock. Haven't fired a muzzleloaded firearm in at least 15 years.

The seller says they have been in the family since new. His grandmother replaced the original velvet lining a long time ago hence the shag carpet in the box.

Not all that valuable but a nice add to the collection.

You all can go back to reeeeeeeeee now.

 

[Data]

keen

 

[Mr Jimmy Pop]

Not gonna lie, that’s pretty sweet.

 

[groov]

pew pew

 

[Edofnor]

reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[blackpeople]

aim it sideways with ur hand on ur dick playa

 

[clu]

the pinnacle of technological development after 1600 years of hitting each other with pointy sticks

 

[SeVeReD]

If I live to be a hundred, I'll duel you with those just to go out well. (I'm pretty sure you're older so I'm hedging my bets)

Very cool
Even more fun that you can fire them

 

[Brasstax]

Is that a dueling pistol set officially or just a nicely boxed matching pair.

This is 1825

 

[Smiling Canadian]

I only used a half load and loose bullet fit. I may cast a few rounds just to say I've shot it.

No duel bud...I'd only duel some dickhead...wheres Juggs...?


Duelling pistols of the time would be much more ornate and as close to identical as possible to ensure a fair duel.

 

[SeVeReD]

Way to show the end of my life dude.

 

[Brasstax]

The S - Mordan and Co is interesting.
That means the box probably originally held British silverware.



Sampson Mordan - Wikipedia

Here is info on the Bramah patent lock
Bramah lock - Wikipedia
Bramah - Antique Box Guide Antique Box Guide

 

[Plasmatic]

Sweet find brother.

 

[Brasstax]

Actually, here is a page dedicated to Brahma boxes and Sampson Mordan.
Sampson Mordan Co - Antique Box Guide Antique Box Guide
This site is cool.

The name S. Mordan & Co is also associated with lock making. Mordan had apprenticed with the great locksmith Joseph Bramah at the start of the 19th century, and thus he became an expert lock maker in his own right. With Bramah’s lock design patents having long expired, Mordan manufactured almost exact replicas of these locks, known as Bramahrian Patent locks, applying his own design variations and patented improvements. These proved highly popular: they were durable, secure and un-pickable; the keys were complicated to replicate and imperviousness to duplication from wax seal impressions.

 

[Smiling Canadian]

It was very common for these boxes to be repurposed from other items. These lower end pistols never came with a custom box so folks would adapt what was around. Also often the stores that sold these entry level guns would have boxes made and add a powder flask, balls, patches, grease etc. and create a kit they could sell for a better profit than just the guns themselves.

 

[Brasstax]

It cracks me up. Men, taking the silverware or jewelry box and using it for guns. No wonder women roll their eyes at us. To this day, dudes have guns stashed all over the place that their wives know are around but try to ignore. Not all but I have a number of friends who say things like "If my wife knew how much all my guns cost, she would kill me"

 

[ArakAtak]

Same deal as fishing tackle.

I only hope after I die she doesn't sell it all off for what I told her it cost

 

[Brasstax]

Watched a pretty good show on Amazon Prime Video -
The Rules of Killing
Learn about the Rules of Killing. Gun duels and gunslingers, gentlemen and outlaws. Discover the etiquette of death.

This is part of it....

 

[Plasmatic]

pretty good brassy, ty

 

[MC Hamster]

Is that a dueling pistol set officially or just a nicely boxed matching pair.

This is 1825

Dude is ice, went with the no-look.