Detachable pistol grip?

[sillymike]

Stumbled upon this... Thought it looked interesting!

- Edwinson Green & Sons LONDON ENGRAVED BOXLOCK, listed at Epps

 

[Pinfire]

Yes, I'd seen that one, Sillymike, and marvelled at the resourcefulness of the addition. It might have been included as an optional, requested addition, or added later by a skilled smith. Either way, it is beautiful gunmaking, and a testament to British gunmaking skill. Gorgeous gun. British boxlocks are great value, depending on what use they're put to. I'm a big fan.

 

[reddog]

There was one at the HACS show in Chilliwack a Boss, looked it over pretty carefully but kept my hands in my pockets whew