Recently issued at H&L Publishing, a new downloadable Ebook on the boxlock handguns (percussion and pinfire).
You will find the downloading page here:
http://www.hlebooks.com/ebook/boxloen.htm
Many other ebooks on various firearms are available here :
http://hlebooks.com/ebook/liste01.htm
Content of the ebook :
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-**** 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-**** notch
- Case of a not retractable trigger
Current values of boxlock pistols of various types
How to revive your vintage pinfire pepperboxes