Brazillian Highwayman Pistols

Model12Win · March 23, 2017, 01:46 PM

Came across a great article on the modern usage of simple percussion muzzleloading pistols used by criminals in Brazil's underground to accost people and rob them. They use these crude homemade guns since modern cartridges are hard to acquire. Not exactly a very savory usage of modern muzzleloading guns, but still interesting that guns of this design are still used to kill/rob/rape people to this day:

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...#disqus_thread

**4V50 Gary** · March 23, 2017, 09:20 PM

While crude and certainly effective for their purpose, the notable highwayman, Dennis Moore, would not be caught using any of them.

Stormson · March 24, 2017, 08:13 PM

Heck why not? I carry my 1860 as defense AGAINST Brazillian Highwayman!

Well.. And protection against others as well.... But still!

Model12Win · March 24, 2017, 08:23 PM

It just goes to show that even in 2017, muzzleloading weapons are still used to actually kill and intimidate other human beings, not just paper and animals.

rodwhaincamo · March 24, 2017, 11:17 PM

It really is unbelievable!

And looking at many I'd question how well they'd operate.

James K · March 24, 2017, 11:18 PM

And muzzle loaders can (and are) easily made in any small workshop if they cannot be bought. And black powder and priming powder are also easily made. Yep, the "ban guns" folks do have their work cut out for them!

Jim

Old Stony · March 25, 2017, 02:52 AM

A notable program could be instituted down there whereas the creators of the questionable firearms shown here could mend their ways and be put to work as trainees at Taurus. They definitely have creative instinct on their side...they would probably have to ditch the hose clamps though.

March 23, 2017, 01:46 PM	#1
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Brazillian Highwayman Pistols Came across a great article on the modern usage of simple percussion muzzleloading pistols used by criminals in Brazil's underground to accost people and rob them. They use these crude homemade guns since modern cartridges are hard to acquire. Not exactly a very savory usage of modern muzzleloading guns, but still interesting that guns of this design are still used to kill/rob/rape people to this day: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...#disqus_thread

March 23, 2017, 09:20 PM	#2
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,838	Mein auge! While crude and certainly effective for their purpose, the notable highwayman, Dennis Moore, would not be caught using any of them. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

March 24, 2017, 08:13 PM	#3
Stormson Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2014 Location: Mountains of SouthWest VA. Posts: 193	Heck why not? I carry my 1860 as defense AGAINST Brazillian Highwayman! Well.. And protection against others as well.... But still!

March 24, 2017, 08:23 PM	#4
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	It just goes to show that even in 2017, muzzleloading weapons are still used to actually kill and intimidate other human beings, not just paper and animals.

March 24, 2017, 11:17 PM	#5
rodwhaincamo Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,246	It really is unbelievable! And looking at many I'd question how well they'd operate.

March 24, 2017, 11:18 PM	#6
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	And muzzle loaders can (and are) easily made in any small workshop if they cannot be bought. And black powder and priming powder are also easily made. Yep, the "ban guns" folks do have their work cut out for them! Jim

March 25, 2017, 02:52 AM	#7
Old Stony Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,705	A notable program could be instituted down there whereas the creators of the questionable firearms shown here could mend their ways and be put to work as trainees at Taurus. They definitely have creative instinct on their side...they would probably have to ditch the hose clamps though.