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Irish
07-02-11, 11:30
I didn't think this was appropriate for the handgun section but these are 2 very unique pistols (http://www.christies.com/features/singing-bird-pistols-en-1422-3.aspx). The craftmanship, engineering and ingenuity are just amazing!
Iraqgunz
07-02-11, 11:39
Simply incredible. I guess I better get registered for the auction.
BCmJUnKie
07-02-11, 11:59
Wow. Its a shame no one takes the time to make things like that by hand anymore...all machine built
GermanSynergy
07-02-11, 12:07
Amazing.

Are these legal in the UK?

I guess I'd rather use a million USD to buy land and a range, but that's just one guy's 'pinion.
Ironman8
07-02-11, 12:10
Looks great for pocket carry! :p
Timbonez
07-02-11, 12:35
Yes, but how will they hold up at a class, and what is the aftermarket support like?

All kidding aside those are pretty amazing, and if I was incredibly rich I'd bid on those.
kmrtnsn
07-02-11, 12:46
Hell, the box is a work of art.
Abraxas
07-02-11, 12:53
Not what I expected, but very neat.
montanadave
07-02-11, 13:01
Amazing craftsmanship.

Simply astounding.
Irish
07-02-11, 14:42
The computer animated replica at 1:37 is just wild! I can't imagine fabricating and assembling all those tiny gears and gizmos.
El Pistolero
07-02-11, 18:52
So are these for firing birdshot only?
Quiet-Matt
07-02-11, 20:22
That's pretty cool, the detailed movement of the little bird is amazing especially for 1820.
Suwannee Tim
07-02-11, 20:43
I'd love to bid but my wife said no more guns this summer. I might slide another AR or bolt action by her but I don't have any singing bird pistols and she would notice.
Don Robison
07-02-11, 20:56
Are they from the Liberace collection? :D
Redmanfms
07-02-11, 23:59
The computer animated replica at 1:37 is just wild! I can't imagine fabricating and assembling all those tiny gears and gizmos.

It probably took several hours in ACAD to model the mechanism; I can't fathom how many man hours it took to actually draft and hand make one in the 19th Century. Breathtaking artistry.

Cool find.
rjacobs
07-03-11, 16:32
Is it bad I want to shoot them, just to watch all those ****ers cry and die a little inside.
LowSpeed_HighDrag
07-03-11, 17:04
Is it bad I want to shoot them, just to watch all those ****ers cry and die a little inside.

Did you watch the entire video?
rjacobs
07-03-11, 17:05
Did you watch the entire video?

no. I guess I should.

edit: Damn it, OWNED by not watching the whole video.