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[RalphH]

Greetings, Gentlemen,

When was the last time you saw one of these being fired?
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j18/Ralph_H/Dep-Pid-1.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j18/Ralph_H/Dep-Pid-2.jpg

[Bigjohn]

Ralph; I wouldn't even know what they are (but who cares), If they were here with me I would also have the itch to shoot them.

From the pic's, they appear to be in next to new condition?

So don't keep us all in suspender's; post some details, pleaseeeeeeee?

John.

[David R]

Webly?

[Bass Ackward]

What? No Pachmyers!

[Four Fingers of Death]

Not Webleys, they look more like those goofy French pistols, Mint condition though. Don't tell us they are repo's.

[RalphH]

Greetings, Gentlemen,

The one in the rear is a "Deprez-Joassart", model of 1872, made in Belgium. I have restored it to 100% mechanical soundness. It shoots the 12mm Spirlet cartridge, which I have loaded and fired. As soon as I have my report written, I will post.

The one in the front is an 1860 French "Pidault & Cordier", known
in the U.S. as the Raphael. It fires a strange rimless, internally primed, centerfire cartridge of 11mm. I have restored it to 100%
also. I am developing the cartridges at the present time. When done and fired, I will post complete report. I think you will find it interesting

[shooter575]

Ralph,They look good.Please post more on them as your project comes along.Bringing a old girl back to shooting condition is one thing that does give me pleasure.

[44woody]

Ralph H only have a few words to say about your projects that is out standing job of restoring those old guns my hat is off to you sir for doing such a great job on them :castmine: 44Woody

[broomhandle]

Hi Ralph,

We have talked on Tuco board in the past.

What did you use to blue the pistols? They look wonderful!

Thanks,
broom

[9.3X62AL]

Beautiful work, sir! And I thought I messed around with an obscure French caliber, the 7.65 MAS M-1935 pistol. I'm just a piker.