Muff Pistol

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I just bought a small Derringer type pistol which a friend told me is called A Muff pistol. Single shot. No marks. Barrell swings around to the side. about 4" total length. Any comments.

p3skyking

Is that a descriptive name like pocket pistol or boot pistol? [:o)]








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quote:Originally posted by p3skyking
Is that a descriptive name like pocket pistol or boot pistol? [:o)]

So called becaause women use to carry them in their muff (Thing to keep their hands warm)








Couldn't resist [}:)]

What men call a hero...is merely a man who is seen doing what a brave man does as a matter of course.
A man who is in love with learning is a man who is never without a bride, for there is always more. L'Amour

Char

Think of a Muff as a large chinese finger trap that both hands fit into, except of course the hands do not get stuck:) The muffs were usually made of fur or quilted material. They had small pockets inside them that a lady could carry a small pistol in. Usually a single shot.

v35

Is it a cartridge or percussion pistol?

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quote:Originally posted by v35
Is it a cartridge or percussion pistol?


It is about a .25 cal. Cartridge

boltthrower

CHAR got it. Hand warmer, aka muff. Nicely hidden into a proper ladies muff for protection. Of course in today's venaculer, well...you get the picture.

v35

Muffs as I recall were flattened, fur cylinders about a foot long and a foot high, lined with satin. They were stylish hand warmers with fur that matched the fur coat.
No way of diving into them.

hksrule

SHUT UP!!!![V]

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boltthrower

That depends if ts sitting in her lap at the time?

Xracer

Captain's coming.....everybody run and hide! [:D]