Pistol & Bowie combination
Best Collaboration, 2021 Internation Custom Cutlery Exposition
This 32 caliber pistol is hot forged from a solid block of 416 stainless steel. The detachable folding Bowie knife on the side is my own pattern welded Damascus. The knife has an earth magnet and locating studs that hold it firmly in place onto the right hand side of the pistol. The pistol is fully functional with the knife in place. To detach simply lift the knife handle to overpower the magnet and 2 studs and draw the blade out of the metal sheath. The knife has a spring loaded blade and will lock open when drawn. Reverse order to reinstall.
The pistol uses standard musket nipple, ignition caps and 32 caliber lead balls available at any gun store. The steel barrel liner is rifled and lathe turned to fit precisely into the stainless steel bore. There is a ram rod stored under the barrel latched in place.
The hammer, trigger, ram rod and hammer push rod are all made from O1 high carbon steel and heat treated appropriately for their intended purpose. The grips are amber colored stag.
Definitely a “One Of A Kind” and meant to be used and admired. Includes antique oak display/storage box with forged steel corners, hinges and latch. Hand distressed exterior, beautifully finished interior. The set will contain a shooting/cleaning tool kit. Never been fired.
Brian Bump engraving in deep relief western scrollwork and multi-colored fine metal inlays in 24k gold, 22k yellow gold, 18k rose gold, 18k green gold, and iron tinted with gun bluing finish