Handgonne Contest 2011 - 45 Handgonne

[GLS]

This is something new, I am going to try and make myself a handgonne.  After searching through my scrap metal piles I think I have found enough to make a .45 caliber handgonne.  The peice of old muzzleloader barrel (7") should save me some time.  Breach plug is a steel bolt, the tiller is walnut and the other fittings are brass. 

Pile of scrap.


Drawing of what I hope to end up with.


GLS

[Cat Whisperer]

Looks like you've got your stuff together!

I have an old .45-70 barrel section that I've been thinking of making a small cannon from.  Hand gonne could easily be the other part.

Keep the pix comming!

[rifleshooter2]

Looks like you have the makings of a fine gonne. I cant wait to see it.

Andy

[GLS]

Well I finally finished my handgonne.  Not the most beutiful I have seen but it is my first of any kind of gun build.
 

Fired it July 4th and could not belive how well it shot.

[Cat Whisperer]

Well I finally finished my handgonne.  Not the most beutiful I have seen but it is my first of any kind of gun build.
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Ahhhh YES!
 
The fun begins!
 
There is a whole world of addictions ahead of you!!!!