NICE!!!
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Information about the maker. Some of you guys have seen his work at the gun show....
From the 2015 HHAA newsletter:
Remembering... ALBERT S. IZUKA
Sad news. Longtime former HHAA member, ALBERT S. IZUKA, passed away on November 1, 2015.
AL had a strong passion for working with wood and metals. As a hobby, he made miniature firearms and knives, as well as miniature koa furniture for dollhouses. He was a talented artisan and actively involved with the Miniature Arms Society. His works were featured in various publications and at HHAA's Gun Shows. His workmanship was recognized for its exceptional skill and precision.
Al was the owner of Paradise Upholstery. Services were held in November
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From minifirearms.com:
The next specimens are unusual for traditional European and American standards. They are made by a talented and committed craftsman from Hawaii, Albert Al Shigemi Izuka. Born in 1942 in Honolulu, he was the owner of a workshop where he worked with metal and wood for many years. Having a strong passion for mini firearms and swords, he is the author of many interesting projects in this sphere. His works are widely recognized, as well as his exceptional skills and precision.
The guns which you see in the pictures are interesting, because they reproduce the appearance of ancient matchlock and wheelock pistols (you can learn more about the principles of their action here). But to make them shootable in modern circumstances, Al Izuka has adopted their mechanisms for typical modern 2 mm pinfire cartridges. So there are “the hybrids”, experimental models, which look very impressive.
The left picture: Izuka Matchlock. This little charm pistol is only 1-3/8’’ long. It is brass with blued barrel and ivory grips. The barrel is turned by hand after each shot.
The right picture: Izuka Wheelock, 1-5/8’’ long. The spanner is used to wind and cock the hammer. The barrel tips down to load. The frame is made of polished brass, the barrel, and all parts of the action are blued steel.