Boxlock pistols explained

The percussion and pinfire boxlock pistols explained

Overview of the boxlock pistols

- Pinfire boxlock pistol

- Flint boxlock pistol

- Double barrel boxlock percussion pistol

- Boxlock percussion pistol with hidden trigger

- Pinfire pistol with large integral blade

- Pinfire boxlock pistol with folding blade

- Boxlock pistol with screw off barrel

- Multiple barrel boxlock pistols

- Pepperboxes

Reloading of a percussion boxlock single barrel pistol

- Queen Anne type pistol

- Dismounting the barrel

- Dismounting keys for barrel

- Loading the chamber with black powder

- Pistol ready to shoot

- Filling the powder flask

Dismounting a percussion boxlock single barrel pistol (I)

- Removal of the stock

- Removal of the hammer safety

Dismounting a percussion boxlock single barrel pistol (II)

- Dismounting the hammer

- Dismounting the upper tang of the frame

- Dismounting the main spring

Dismounting a percussion boxlock single barrel pistol (III)

- Dismounting the trigger guard

- Dismounting the trigger

- Dismounting the barrel nipple

Trigger mechanism of a percussion boxlock pistol

- Hammer set at the safety notch

- Hammer set at the full-cock notch

- Re-setting the hammer at rest position

Manual safety mechanism of a percussion boxlock pistol

- Boxlock pistol with hammer safety

- Safety set to "OFF"

- Safety set to "ON"

- Instant of firing

Takedown of a pinfire double barrel pistol (I)

- Dismounting the barrel

- Unlocking the barrel

- Dismounting the barrel locking key

Takedown of a pinfire double barrel pistol (II)

- Takedown of the grip

- Dismounting the entire lock mechanism

Loading of and safety of a pinfire double barrel pistol

- Cartridge chambering

- Safety system

Trigger mechanism of a pinfire double barrel pistol

- Setting the hammer at the safety notch

- Setting the hammer at the full-cock notch

- Case of a not retractable trigger

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