Friday, November 28, 2014

Boot Pistol .36 cal

Probably the last of these type of pistols.
.365 cal smooth bore, Walnut burl grip.  Popped a cap.



Shown at half-cock. Drilled out 1917 Carcano barrel stub to .365 inches (9.27 mm).  The date is the serial number (P11212014).  The front barrel step is left over from the Carcano front sight.  Trigger spring is around a 1/16 inch brass post. Trigger and hammer pins are 1/8 inch steel. Total barrel length is 3.875 inches ( 98.425 mm).


Top View.







Right side.






















Blued trigger, hammer and barrel tip. Brass flash added to hammer (brass=7.62x54R no rim)















Brass adjustable front sight, split ring type.
After testing this pistol at the shooting range, It can hit a 12 inch square at 11 yards but not much better.











Range Report, 12-12-2014, 0.35 RB, 15gr 777 FFFg, Camo-Patch, 11 yards.
Slight vertical stringing in center of target due to the front sight, with no rear sight. Other hits were trying to find how and where it shot. Really needs rear sight.















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