The Bunny. A Steampunk Garter Pistol.

Step 3 The handle and grip

Again, the construction of the handle and the grip is very similar to my last instructable.

I shaped the handle from more Walnut, then cut smaller shapes from some cork sheet. These were then covered with thin garment leather. I then cut/chiseled/dremeled a recess into the handle which I then sank the grips into.

The small brass buttons that I've set into the middle of the grip have a tiny rendering of the British Royal coat of arms. I came across these just as I was designing this little pistol and knew they would work perfectly.

I'll be honest, I can't really think of a reason why a steampunk garter pistol would every have our Royal coat of arms on it, but that's the beauty of making things that fit into a history that never was or a present that can never be!

Once the handle and grip were completed I gave it a polish and a coat of wax then attached it to the main body with a dowel.

Comments

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I'm a wood lover, and i feel like its a shame to hide that pretty burl behind the leather.  other than that, I love the way you set up your components!