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Best Stained Glass "Gun" themed project? (Metalwork)?
I have to do a project for Metalwork, and we are doing Stained glass, as in soldering gun, sal ammoniac block, copper, etc.
I chose to make it Gun themed like an Ak-47, or G36C. Any tips on finding the right gun to make? I like the guns from Call of Duty 4 and Call of Duty: World at War, but mainly CoD 4. I can't seem to find the "right" gun to do.
Thanks in advance!
Answer:
I suggest recreating an antique gun for your stained glass project, such as the guns of the Civil War.
Common Guns in the Civil War:
-32 Colt 1849
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver:
The first Colt revolver to be made in large numbers was the Model 1849 in 31 caliber. Around 325,000 were marked as made in New York or Hartford between 1850 and 1873, and another 11,000 marked as made in London, England. More of this model were made then any other Colt revolver in the 19th century. It had a five or six shot cylinder with barrels in lengths of 3", 4", 5" and 6". Some of these pocket models had cylinders engraved with a scene of a stagecoach holdup.
Use this link to see a photograph of this gun:
http://www.hackman-adams.com/guns/colt1849.htm
-32 S&W No. 2
32 Smith and Wesson No. 2:
Smith and Wesson brought out their No. 2 Model in 32 rimfire in 1861, just in time for the Civil War. Of the 77,000 made from 1861 to 1874, approximately 35,700 were made during the War. The rimfire metallic cartridge was a recent invention when Smith & Wesson put this model into production. Smith & Wesson's first successful revolver was their No. 1 Model in 22 Short that came out in 1857. The Henry rifle and it's 44 rimfire cartridge had just been introduced in 1860 when the 32 rim fire made its debut. The Henry 44 rimfire in a revolver (didn't happen until Colt made such a revolver in 1872) would compare favorably with handgun cartridges used today for serious self defense, such as the 38 Special. But the 32 rimfire would not. Using average numbers, the muzzle energy for the 44 Henry when used in a revolver is 270 (technical name is foot pounds of energy). For the 36 & 44 cap and ball revolvers commonly used in the Civil War, about 170. But the 32 rimfire is only about 100. Yes, it is dangerous, and can be lethal, but an invigorated adversary can more easily absorb hits from a 32 rimfire and continue the fight even if they are to die several days later.
Use this link to see a photograph of the gun:
http://www.hackman-adams.com/guns/32S&WNo2.htm
-36 Colt 1851
Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver:
One of the most popular of Civil War revolvers was the Colt Model 1851 in 36 caliber. Around 250,000 were made by Colt between 1850 and 1873. It had a six shot cylinder and a 7-1/2" octagonal barrel. The standard cylinder featured an engraved scene of a naval battle. The Navy designation meant it was 36 caliber. 44 Caliber were known as Army, but both terms are merely convenient marketing designations. This model was carried by such different men as the Confederate Commanding General, Robert E. Lee, and later the Sheriff of Abilene, Wild Bill Hickock.
Use this link to see a photograph of this gun:
http://www.hackman-adams.com/guns/colt36.htm
-36 Colt 1862
-44 Colt 1860
-44 Remington
-58 Springfield Musket
-577 Enfield Musket
-Burnside Carbine
-Colt Walker & Dragoon
-Confederate Pistols, Carbines, & Shotguns
-Henry Rifle 1860
-Sharps Carbine
-Smith Carbine
-Spencer Carbine
To read the descriptions of these common civil war guns and view a photograph of each one, use this link:
http://www.hackman-adams.com/guns/index.htm
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