Pistol Faces

[Private Watkins]

I've always found the artwork on the butts of older, pre-ACW pistol fascinating... here's one I saw recently with a very nice "old man" face... would love to see others that any of you might fancy...

 

[Bonny Blue Flag]

Was the pistol sold with the carving done or was the carving added by the owner or owner's talented friend?

--BBF

 

[Private Watkins]

I think generally they were made and sold that way...

 

[Private Watkins]

Another Queen Anne style face, this one a bit more fierce, a British Lion perhaps...

 

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[ole]

Any of them would leave a mark. Ouch!

 

[Patrick H]

Nice, interesting thread with very nice photos. I hope we'll get to see lots more from other collectors. Thanks!