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Caspar Hermansen Kalthoff Elder
The Kalthoffs were a prominent Danish-German family of gunsmiths during the 17th century, best known for the Kalthoff repeater — a rapid fire flintlock repeating rifle that could reach a rate of fire of 20–30 rounds/minute. Signed specimens of their guns can be found kept in the Windsor Castle, the Danish War Museum, the Livrustkammaren, Swedish Royal Armoury and the Kremlin Armoury collections. The family was founded by Herman Kolthoff from Kultenhof Estate in the Danish Duchy of Schleswig (now Dänischenhagen, Kaltenhof, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany), who had several sons that went on to fame across Europe. * Peder Hermansen Kalthoff — Served Frederik III of Denmark as Head of Armory, 1600–1672 * Matthias Hermansen Kalthoff — Gunsmith Denmark, 1608–1681 * Caspar Hermansen Kalthoff Elder — Served Charles I of England, 1606–1664 ** Caspar Kalthoff Younger — Served Tsar Alexis of Russia and Charles II of England * Henrick Hermansen Kalthoff — Founded Foundries i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunsmith
A gunsmith is a person who repairs, modifies, designs, or builds guns. The occupation differs from an armorer, who usually replaces only worn parts in standard firearms. Gunsmiths do modifications and changes to a firearm that may require a very high level of craftsmanship, requiring the skills of a top-level machinist, a very skilled woodworker, and even an engineer. Gunsmiths perform factory-level repairs and renovations to restore well-used or deteriorated firearms to new condition. They may make alterations to adapt sporting guns to better fit the individual shooter that may require extensive modifications to the firearm's stocks and metal parts. Repairs and redesigns may require fabrication and fitting of unavailable parts and assemblies constructed by smiths themselves. Gunsmiths may also renew metal finishes or apply decorative carvings or engravings to guns. Many gun shops offer gunsmithing service on the premises. Overview Gunsmiths may be employed in: * armories by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
