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History ( Simple Timeline )

Flintlock Pistols, (Cominazzo)

The COMINAZZO family, barrel makers and gun makers, existed in Gardone Val Trompia from the16th to the 18th century. One called Giovanni (there are several!) was particularly respected.

                                      1. Pedersoli Le Page .45

Percussion Single Shot Pistols, (Kuchenreuter)

Bartholomaus Joseph Kuchenreuter lived between 1782 - 1864 in Steinweg, near Regensburg, in Germany. He was the son of Joseph II very well known as a highly acknowledged and skilled gunmaker and, in addition, as a very good successful black powder shooter.

                                    1. Pedersoli Le Page .44

                                    2. Pedersoli Carleton Underhammer .36

                                    3. Feinwerkbau History #1 Underhammer .36

                                    4. Greathead Anderson Underhammer .36

                                    5. Hege Ardessa Underhammer .40

Revolvers, (Spirit Of The Original), Mariette

Mariette. Well known Belgian pepperbox pistol maker.

                                      1. Pedersoli Rogers and Spencer .44

                                      2. Feinwerkbau History #2 Rogers and Spencer .44

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Pistol conversions to nitro/smokeless powder (used to be: http://www.nitromuzzleloaders.co.uk)

This page was last updated 21-Sep-2008