Gunsmiths—Antonio Rincon

	2020 Update
	Model of a marine engine working with working feed and condenser vacuum pumps. Steam engine with boiler and dynamo. Double engine must be seen to appreciate the thoroughly practical nature of the design.
	2019 Update
	Bolivar Flintlock Handguns These two 1/3 scale handguns belonging to Latin American independence hero Simon Bolivar are embossed with symbols from Greek and Roman mythology. Each pistol is engraved showing classical allegorical and mythological creatures, such as Medusa, Hercules, a winged Victory, a dragon and a wolf. A Lion and panoply depict a scene showing the battle of Centaurs and Lapiths at the wedding of Perithous. The weapons were thought to be a present to Bolivar from the Marquis de Lafayette, the aristocrat turned revolutionary who fought in the French and U.S. wars of independence. According to legend, in 1825 the family of the late George Washington was so impressed with Bolivar that they sent him a portrait of the first American president. Along with the painting, Lafayette is believed to have sent Bolivar the pistols, crafted by Nicolas Noel Boutet, Napoleon’s own gunsmith.
	A work in progress A miniature violin Stradivari of one that Stradivari made in the year of 1732. The tools shown were crafted in order to make the violin.

	Pistols and Rifles
	Mr. Rincón's latest project in miniature is a 1/4 scale single-barreled flintlock hunting shotgun designed by Joseph Manton. It has a gooseneck hammer and a total length of 11-3/4 inches, including the barrel which measures 8 inches. The 6-1/2" stock is made of Circasian walnut, while the case is manufactured in Colombian mahogany. The fitted case contains an assortment of accessories, such as a bullet mold in steel for casting bullets, a hammer with cutting edge to sharpen flints, a powder flask engraved in silver, a small canister of chiseled and engraved work in silver, a brush with badger hair for cleaning, a needle with ebony handle to remove soot, a heavy hammer to cut patches, a patch cutter, a steel screw driver with ebony handle, a steel key to remove the springs, a small oil bottle, a three-dose powder measure of with ebony handle, an ebony ram rod with an ivory handle, a ebony plaque surrounded in ivory with the name of Antonio Rincón with fleur-de-lis design and miniature hunting scene in silver.
	Another recent project is this 9-inch long, octagonal hooked-breech barrel, poly-groove rifled carbine that is highly decorated with an elaborated damascened panel of engraved gold work depicting panoplies-of-arms, crossed canons and flags, classical motifs of Grecian-styled urns ushering forth clouds of incense and Masonic symbols of flaming orbs. There are six cartouches of Nocilas Boutet, Jean Le Clerc and BC (unknown).
	The rifle is approximately .18 caliber at the muzzle. It features decoration including 398 five-pointed stars only 1/32" tall. The decorated trigger guard is solid gold. Decoration on the gun includes high-relief gold work with sphinx and classical faces, a medieval boar hunt, mythological figures, scrolls, foliage, dragons, rope and floral molded borders, medusa head, armor and more. Ebony from Zaire is used on the stock, and carved ivory is also used in the designs.
	Here is a collection of Boutet carbines and dueling pistols, all extravagantly decorated. These photos added in January, 2009 show the left and right sides of the miniature weapons.
	A flintlock pistol with decoration.
	(Awaiting caption from Mr. Rincón.)
	A four-barreled Flintlock pocket pistol. It's total length is 3.3 inches including the steel barrels which are only .79" long. The stock is of Colombian wood and has a hilt that is checkered or cross-milled to the scale of the original. It includes a mahogany case (not shown.)
	Two sides of a small pistol are compared to an American $0.10 coin.
	A rifle and two matched pistols.
	This Flintlock Blunderbuss with Bayonet is 6.69" long. The bayonet can be folded flat against the cherry wood stock. The box is made of mahogany.
	A set of boxed flintlock pistols by Geres Brothers with boxlock design. Each pistol is only 3.35" long with a steel barrel measuring 0.79 inches. The handles and velvet lined case are made from Zaire ebony.
	The bottoms of the pistol grips are cast with the figure of a lion.
	Flintlock dueling pistols with a figure of Minerva on the butt plate. They are 5.13" long in 1/3 scale. The stocks are red sugar maple inlaid with gold and silver. The case is mahogany.
	This small flintlock pistol features a clever built-in ram for loading the charge.
	An array of carbines and dueling pistols.
	Bustinduei design Miquelet percussion-lock pistol in case. The second photo shows the individual items in the set displayed outside the case.
	A flintlock carbine of Griffen design along with some of the shooting accessories that go with it.
	Double barrel percussion system English hunting shotgun in case with accessories.
	A double barreled flintlock hunting shotgun with French design hammers.
	A double barreled flintlock hunting shotgun with gooseneck hammers. It is built in 1/3 scale and has total length when assembled of 15.35" with barrels measuring 10.04".
	An Enfield percussion carbine.
	A flintlock blunderbuss with bayonette in fitted, velvet lined case.
	Carving detail on the bottom of a flintlock rifle.
	A flintlock carbine with a rosette on the stock.
	A matched set of flintlock dueling pistols with French hammer and a figure of medusa on the butt-plate.
	A flintlock four-barreled pocket pistol in presentation case.
	A flintlock rifle with battleax and pick.
	A set including a flintlock saddle holster carbine and pistols.
	Photo 1: LeGrand Arms and Accessories on the garniture. (The fitted insert that goes inside the case.) Photo 2: LeGrand carbine alone, left side. Photo 3: A closer view of the decoration on the stock. Photo 4: Right side of the carbine. Photo 5: The full display in its case.
	Photo 1: A closer view of the holster pistols from the LeGrand set. Photo 2: A pair of pocket pistols from the LeGrand set.
	LeGrand case with different labels to the admirals.
	Manton patent flintlock dueling pistols in a birdseye maple case.
	Medusa pistols shown with accessories. The second photo shows the Medusa head detail from the butt-plate with hand for size reference. The third photo shows a closer detail.
	Matchlock pistol.
	Percussion system blunderbuss.
	Spanish Miquelet pistol
	Two flintlock blunderbusses with bayonets and a percussion blunderbuss with accessories.
	A wheel lock pistol combined with medieval mace, detail. Also, the complete weapon on a historical document that describes it along with its accessories.
	Wogdon flintlock pistol with accessories Photo 2: Wogdon, Manton, Boutet flintlock dueling pistols compared in size to an American $100 bill. (Length of banknote = 6.13")
	In May, 2008 Antonio added the following two pieces: This is a set of 1/3 scale Boutet dueling pistols. These feature two gold worked panel sections on the muzzles over breeches depicting floral swags, geometric patterns and classical symbols. Over each barrel flat are spread an orderly array of 134 five-pointed gold stars. Each pistol is numbered "216" on the left-most flat. The ebony full stocks are entirely encased in profuse inlays of gold wire and large gold panels depicting foliate meander and arabesques. The octagonal gold butt caps each bear a classical female portrait bust in high relief surrounded by classical motifs of hands, mirrors, scale of justice and others on each of the eight sides. Overall length of each pistol is 6"
	The second of the additions is set of two miniature Rigby pistols from Ireland. One has three barrels and the other has four. The 4-barrel pistol features a rotating nose or turret design with a bayonet protruding from the center. It is presently in the process of being engraved. Each is displayed in its own box with the appropriate related tools for loading and care.
	In January, 2009 Antonio sent additional photos of the Rigby pistol after engraving.
	Photos of Mr. Rincón's newest project arrived in September, 2009. He has been busy with this 1/3 scale garniture set. It represents a copy in miniature of a Le grand nécessaire d'armes. He describes its as "An important and unique five-piece gold and silver-mounted Grand nécessaire d' armes by Nicolas-Noel Boutet, Versailles and presented by Premier Consul Bonaparteto Lt. General Admiral Don Federico Carlos Gravina, Duque de Gravina y Nápoli, Spanish Ambassador to the Court of St.Cloud, and Commander of the Spanish fleet at the battle of Trafalgar. Perhaps the most striking all the wonderful gold and silver inlays in this garniture is the large panel depicting a Sphinx. The intense interest in designs and motifs from the classical periods of Greece, Rome and Egypt had never abated from Pre-Revolutionary France and during the Consulate period and first Empire, the excitement in Egyptian-manner ("Egyptomania") designs flourished after Baron Dominique Vivant Denon published his drawings made during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign."
	A Boutet designed rifle built in honor of a friend. To read the article on this gun in "Miniature Arms," CLICK HERE. (5/10)
	In August, 2010, Antonio sent photos of his latest project: a 1/4 scale Boutet "Legion of Honor" pistol set. It features swamped octagonal barrels decorated with the Boutet marks and embellished with two gold-worked panel sections at the muzzles and breeches. Rear sights each lock with roller frizzen springs. The ebony stocks feature inlays of gold that depict an earth orb and shield depicting the arts, engineering and architecture. Over these are two figures of an imperial eagle supporting the cross of the Legion of Honor and over it an Imperial Crown. Solid gold counter plates depict a bas-relief mannered interpretation of a classical scene of a god surveying an ancient landscape and another in solid gold showing a medieval boar hunt. The classical butt caps each include a classical female portrait in high relief. The ramrod pipes and ramrods are made from ebony and ivory. The case is made from birdseye maple.
	In November 2010, the photos to the left were received. Of them Mr. Rincon says of the 1/4 scale regulation pistol sets for General officers: "Model Vendémiaire AN-12—The regulation of Vendémiaire AN-12 (l803 ) established uniformity within the General Staff of the Consulate Empire. A type of regulation pistol was created for Generals, Admirals, and Generals Staff officers, and a basic model was established. This l8 mm caliber pistol adhered to a specific aesthetic, and carried on the butt-plate a symbol in silver corresponding to the service. The symbol for the Army (infantry-cavalry) was the head of Medusa or of Jupiter, that of the Navy was the head of Neptune, and the butt-plate of the pistol for General staff had its own design: a Roman sword crossed by oak leaves and two crossed palms. The 18 mm barrel is grooved, decorated with Damascene work, and is fixed to the butt or mount by means of a screw at the end and two bolts at the base of the barrel. The ramrod is in walnut with a tortoiseshell head, and the extractor has a steel head, characteristic of combat weapons. The lock is of the French type and signed “Boutet a Versailles.” The top face of the octagonal barrel is also engraved with the name and location of the renowned manufacturer. The counter plate is typical of the Empire. It is secured by two screws, one within a floral motif and another within the wings of an eagle, as was common during this epoch, Metal parts are in steel with motifs characteristics of the Empire, but without chiseling. This confirms that the pistol was intended for combat. The mount is in selected Turkish walnut without decoration other than the checkering of the grip. On the oval butt-plate, the pistol carries the typical medallion in silver with the head of Medusa, signifying its owner's rank of general. Although the pistols were made to a standard design, in some cases, and according to the wealth of the recipient, more elaborate decorations may have been specified during the manufacture.
	Garniture Set—“LE GRAND NECESSAIRE D' ARMES.” The magnificently cased five- piece garniture of gold mounted arms by the premier arms maker of early 19th century France, Nicolas-Noel Boutet of Versailles, is comprised of one carbine, two pairs of pistolets, an assemblage of tools and accoutrements. It also bears five extraordinary paper labels noting presentations of other Boutet arms by Premier Consul Bonaparte in 1803 to Don Federico Gravina y Nápoli ( 1756-1806 ), Don Federico Moyua, Captain of the San Telmo; Captain d"Spinola of the San Joaquin,Don Diego Butron y Cortés, Captain of the Vigilant; and Captain Castillo of the Nuestra Señora de la Atocha. This garniture set of arms was manufactured in full extension by Antonio Rincon at 1/3 at scale in Bogotá Colombia.
Muff Pistols Gunsmithing Tools	The Muff Pistols—The 7/l6 inch polished steel round barrels are approximately l8 caliber and are each engraved with three bands of roundels. Floral swags, dots and meandering line-work are finished with individual bands of drapery and " dot and diamond" moldings around muzzles. Both are engraved about the barrel’s circunference “Manuf.re a Versailles,” with polished steel box locks engraved with hunting scenes of birds, lion, dogs and linx, and whimsical monkeys playing musical instruments in the manner of Jean.baptiste Oudryand. Inscribed on top-plate behind the pan, “Boutet Directeur artiste.” Each lock jaw is engraved with a donkey head and has concealed triggers. Each burl ebony bag shaped stock is set with 34 high-relief gold studs pique. Along the exterior edges of the grips, the studs themselves are outlined with gold wireforming to make an enclosure for two engraved gold embellishments ( 4 per pistol ) of mithological wyverns (or sea-serpents ) breathing fire. Along the back straps of each stock are inlaid seven engraved gold-panels alternating between motifs of diamonds and spider-webs of 16 vanes. Two motif themes which appear throughout the garniture’s ornamentation including the spider-web design of the case’s silver plate.
	Many years ago, Antonio made a miniature cased set containing 2 percussion lock pistols copied from an original set manufactured circa 1840 by Joseph Harkom of Edinburg. The case is 1/5 scale, measuring 9 cm in length. The stocks are cherry wood and the Damascus barrels have swivel ramrods and a total length of 7 cm. The barrels are 3.5 cm long and have a ring of 18 karats at the breeches and the mark "Josheph Harkom" engraved on top. The back action locks contain designs of the period and are only 2.5 cm. All the mechanisms are totally functional, and have accessories for use and cleaning. (July, 2012)
Cannon
	An 18th Century Bombard
	Bombard of Italian design
	A rear elevation Bombard
	A bombard with a palasaide that was raised to fire the weapon and lowered to protect the gun crew during the loading sequence. The second photo shows a top view.
	Colubrine
	An English field cannon
	A cannon from the German campaign
	Naval cannon with rams for loading the charge
	Field Cannon, added May, 2012
Siege Weapons
	SIEGE TOWER—Towers such as this were filled with men who were protected by the thick wooden walls from enemy arrows. The tower was rolled against a wall and the drawbridge was lowered to allow the men to attack the wall.
	CATAPULT—A counterweight on the lever arm powers this catapult. The arm is brought down with a winch, raising the counterweight. The projectile is loaded into the cup at the end of the arm and then the securing line is released, allowing gravity to power the projectile toward the enemy.
	TREBUCHET—This more sophisticated catapult used a combination of a pivoting counterweight and a sling to launch projectiles even farther and quite accurately.
	SCORPION—This bow weapon designed like a giant crossbow used the power stored in multiple drawn bows to fire a long projectile great distances.
	Pikes, battle axes, mace and chain—a collection of ancient fighting weapons in miniature.
	Crossbow or Arbalest—This weapon is included in Mr. Rincon's 5th and most recent book, Miniature Antique Firearms, Punishment Devices and Curiosa.
Miniature Tools and Accessories
	This miniature boxed set of gunsmithing tools is shown with the tools in the fitted box and sitting on its lid. A fountain pen at the bottom of the photo and a US penny in the second photo provide size scale. These photos were submitted April 11, 2011.
	Two flasks for wheel lock weapons. Again, a US penny serves to provide size reference on these intricate pieces. (June, 2011.)
	Bullet making and gunsmithing tools, May, 2012
	Powder tester, circa l765-85—This box lock design flint lock system in 1/4 scale has a stock in ebony wood inlaid with tiny sculptures of gold depicting equestrian scenes. The body, buffer and ratchet wheel are made from stainless steel engraved with floral designs all functional. The short, stubby barrel was loaded with powder to be tested, then closed up by the buffer lever of the ratchet wheel. A powerful spring which held the buffer pressed against muzzle was also the ratchet pawl ( its handle may be seen below trigger). When the device was fired, the force of the explosion caused the wheel to spin for a partial turn. The user then counted number of notches spun. In theory, high quality powder would account for many notches—fifteen or all seventeen—and a low grade powder for only three of four, etc. While serviceable for discriminating between extremely good and extremely bad powder, these devices were unreliable for measuring differences of quality in middle range. (December, 2012)
	This recently completed array of accessories shown in the photo includes, left to right: 1) Powder tester, 2) Silver shot pouch, 3) Steel bullet mould two cavities, 4) Steel hammer, 5) Silver oil bottle, 6) Ebony funnel, 7) Steel powder tester, 8 ) silver powder flask, 9 ) Steel and brass bullet mould six cavities,10 ) Damascus barrel, 11 ) Barrel key, 12 ) Steel wad cutter, 13 ) Steel screw vice, 14 ) Steel spring clamp,15 ) Steel spring clamp, 16 ) Shot measure, 17 ) Screw driver, 18 ) Wooden mallet, 19 ) Nidle, 20 ) Steel measure dose, 21 Steel double spring clamp, 22 ) Set trigger with screw for adjusting the trigger tension, 23) Steel hammer to sharpening flints, 24) Nipple key, 25) Spanning or wheel-lock key. February, 2013
	Additional photos of two more wooden boxed sets of tools were also included. February, 2013
	Louis XIV Carbine This miniature carbine is a copy of a weapon made in 1/4 in scale by Piraube aux galleries à Paris in 1682 for Louis XIV in classical style. This era provided Louis XIV ample opportunity to use and present fine arms from the most famed workshops of France . These presentation guns frequently embody the apex of the gun maker’s art and have been sought after by scholars and collectors, both institutional and private ever since. The present rifle richly inlaid and mounted in silver, certainly equals and perhaps surpasses any of the arms Piraube produced or those of any contemporary maker. The design, execution and materials used elevate the present example into a realm whose peers are already lauded in the permanent collections such as the Windsor Castle, Wallace Collection London, livrustkammaren Stockolm, Gewehrgalerie Dresden, Louvre Paris, Bayerisches National Museum Munich and the Metropolitan Museum of art of New York City. These guns mark the introduction to that brilliant period in the history of French gun making which is called the classical Louis XIV style. They are of the inestimable value for acquiring a knowledge of the very best in French gunmaking. The Louis XIV original gun is now preserved in the Windsor Castle No. 425. The miniature is mounted in a piece of tiger tail maple full stock from the United States and is decorated on the butt with an inlay of a silver classic monument with equestrian figures , in the center a bas relief mannered interpretation of a classic scene of a god surveying an ancient landscape, two prisoners and a sculpture of Louis XIV on horseback and the figure of Fame the goddess of rumor (gossiping) blowing a trumpet, flanked by two Putti (genius) with palms of peace laurel crowns in their hands. Represented on the other side are scenes from the chase which decorated the butt. This hunting scene is derived from prototypes by Jean Baptiste Oudry, 1686-1755. A silver counter-plate depicts a medieval boar hunt with three mounted riders, one shooting with crossbow and one man on foot thrusting boar spears into the defeated boar while attendants hold hunting dogs off to the side. Silver ram rod pipes feature the first pipe spreading out to incorporate a large oval portrait bust of classical male bust surrounded by trophies of arms and flags ramrod in ebony from Zaire, Africa. The trigger guard is also silver. The octagonal barrel is blue with matt finish and fore sight. The case is mahogany wood from Colombia. The velvet for the lining of the case was imported from a small town in France called Saint Haon. It was produced on a hand loom, using 100 0/0 silk thread. The binding of the interior of the case is outlined with gold brocade borders, two compartments for additional accessories, a silver powder flask and a silver shot pouch chiseled by hand with motifs of the period and a silver plate depicting a medieval boar hunt worked in open work high relief and the name of the maker, Antonio Rincon. (January, 2016)
The second photo shows the match in the touchhole.	Matchlock Pike, “Holy Water Sprinkler” Two handed club with spikes and a small spear. The head also contains three pistol barrels fired by hand held match. The touch holes originally had sliding lids, while swiveling plates covered the muzzles. This clumsy and dangerous weapon was described in the inventory of Henry VIII’s armory taken after his death in 1547, as a “Holy Water Sprinkler,” but during the 17th, century in became known as Henry VIII’s walking staff. (January, 2016)
The second photo above shows the “match” being ignited.	Pistol shield from Henry VIII's armory This is a rare, experimental combination of body armor (shield) and a weapon (matchlock) gun. The gunsmith Giovanni Battista of Ravenna proposed this gun shield to King Henry VIII of England in 1544. Interested in technology, the king had 100 made for bodyguards. As a firearm, it was too heavy to aim unless rested on a support and was rejected for use. However in the late 1600, 66 were still kept in the Royal armory, perhaps as curiosities. Technological hybrids were appreciated as attempts to do two things at once. Lock mechanisms for firing gun were made by smiths who made lock for doors or chests. A door lock by Henry VIII’s master locksmith is in the Walter Art Museum in the Collector’s Study. Made of steel plates on a wooden base, it is armed with a breech loading matchlock pistol. The shield was held by a grip in one hand, the other being employed to operate the matchlock which fired the pistol. Just above the barrel is a sighting aperture. A number of these pistols shields were made during the 1540’s, probably for Henry VIII’s personal guard. One photo shows the interior of the pistol shield, showing the mechanisms of the pistol. The breech could be opened for the insertion of a reloadable steel cartridge filled with powder and ball. The slow burning match was held in a swiveling holder or serpentine that brought the glowing end on to the touch hole when the trigger or lever was pressed. Like most combination weapons, the pistol shields were more impressive than practical. (January, 2016)
	Matchlock Warder's Key Designed to be both a key to a prison cell and a gun for the jailer to defend himself, this is an interesting combination of practicality and self-defense. Due to the unreliability of gunpowder weapons in those days, combination weapons were often found. Whether it was a matter of lack of faith or simply an overabundance of caution, some gunmakers, or perhaps it was their customers, wanted a firearm that was guaranteed to fire. Since the wheellock could go wrong, they had a matchlock ignition system fitted in case of its failure.
	English Spring Gun This miniature model of an English spring gun shows the method of mounting with trip cords. The pivot is driven into the ground immediately below the lock, and the device is free to rotate to the limit of the rear chain, in the direction of the cord pull. Spring guns were actually designed to shoot the intruder. They could be set up at any point on an estate, in a churchyard or in a garden; indeed, anywhere that required defence. Typical examples are fairly crude. The large wooden box-like structure has a flintlock mechanism mounted to one side and a short, bell-shaped barrel. They were usually fixed to a swivel and were free to rotate. The trigger was operated by means of roopes or lines, a numbers of which were spread out to cover a large area, all being attached to the trigger. An unwary intruder stepping on one of these lines not only fired the gun but also caused it to swing in his general direction before blasting off a charge of shot. They were not officially forbidden by law in England until the 1820's.
Other Items in Miniature
	Scales—The first two photos show two views of a sliding weight scale and its box. The second photo shows a balance scale for measuring expensive items by comparing to a known weight.
	A miniature violin, bow and case.

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	In July, the magazine Shooting the Breeze dedicates the cover to Antonio Rincón's work, with a photograph of a case of duelling pistols. An extensive article featuring his medieval weapons appears in the same edition.
	Travels to Houston, Texas, U.S.A. and exhibits work at the HGCA, Gun and Antique Collectors Show, 3rd Annual Miniature Arms Show.
	The February edition of the magazine Guns Review dedicates two full-colour pages to his work in which are published photographs of four English weapons, a Segallas pistol, a pocket boxlock pistol and a Rigby tower system weapon. CLICK HERE to read the article.
	His weapons are exhibited with great success at the MESSE Centrum in Nuremberg, Germany, where several antique dealers acquire them.
	Antonio Rincón receives an invitation from the Miniature Arms Society to participate in an exhibition in Toyo Japan, where he presents several cases of duelling pistols, earning the highest praise.
	In its June edition, Gun, one of the best Japanese weapons magazines publishes in full-colour photographs of two cases of duelling pistols, replicas of those made by the gunsmith Boutet for the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. CLICK HERE to read the article. (Copy in Japanese)

	The magazine Shooting The Breeze publishes a photograph of a Napoleonic carbine by Rincón on the cover of the January edition.
	Ralph Koebbeman buys another of Rincón's miniatures: a double-barrelled English flintlock shotgun.
	Antonio Rincón is invited to participate in the Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Association Exhibition. Fourth National Rifle Association National Gun Show & Conference. 29th Annual K.C. National Summer Arms Show. K.C. Market Center Inn Kansas, Missouri, U.S.A.
	The book The Art of Miniature Firearms, of the Miniature Arms Society of United States of America, which brings together the principal miniature arms manufacturers of the world, includes a comprehensive sample of Rincón's work. }
	Antonio Rincón receives the Outstanding Related Arms Exhibit prize, awarded by the National Rifle Association of America for his superb miniatures presented at the National Gun Show & Conference in Kansas, Missouri U.S.A.
	The Colombian Guillermo Londoño, distinguished businessman and arms collector, acquires a case of Napoleonic duelling pistols and two double-barrelled English shotguns, one a flintlock and the other percussion system, by Antonio Rincón.
	In April, the magazine Miniature Arms, directed by Ralph Koebbeman, dedicates two pages to the conference given at the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City about Rincón's work. The July edition of the same magazine carries a note about an English Manton-design shotgun, and in the October edition an article is published highlighting the precision craftsmanship of a case of duelling pistols which were mandatory for generals and marshals of the Napoleonic army: all the foregoing weapons manufactured by Antonio Rincón.
	Participates in the National Rifle Association of America Annual Meetings & Exhibits en Denver, Colorado U.S.A.

	Rincón is invited to participate in the National Rifle Association Annual Meetings and Exhibits en Reno, Nevada, U.S.A.
	The doctor, Brad Maxfield of Wisconsin, U.S.A. acquires a combination weapon, which includes an axe, pick and flintlock gun.
	Exhibits at the 10th Annual Miniature Arms Show in Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
	In the winter edition of Miniature Arms, there appears a commentary about Antonio Rincón's replica of a historic Napoleonic shotgun.

	Travels to Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. and participates with his work in the National Rifle Association Annual Meetings & Exhibits, an event held in honour of Charlton Heston.
	The doctor, Joseph A. Murphy, Ph. D., veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, important businessman, banker, Renaissance art collector, and owner of the finest and most valuable collection of weapons of the Colt company, and of Kentucky rifles and pistols of the 19th century among other arms, becomes acquainted with Antonio Rincón's work and buys a case with a Napoleonic shotgun and orders five replicas of weapons by Nicolas Noel Boutet from the year 1803. An order of which Antonio Rincón is very proud, as it means that his work is part of one of the most important collections in the world.
	In April, the collector Kennith Whichard acquires from Antonio Rincón a case of miniature duelling pistols: replicas of the work of Nicolas Noël Boutet.
	In the October edition of the magazine Action Armes & Tir of Paris, an article with photographs is published about the following replicas of the work of Boutet by Antonio Rincón: three Napoleonic carbines and a case of duelling pistols.
	Antonio Rincón still works in the importation of industrial machinery after 42 years in the business. His activities alternate between the manufacture of miniature weapons and the representation of several industrial machinery companies.

	Exhibits in Houston, Texas U.SA., at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits.
	Receives the Silver Medal from the Gun Collectors Committee of the National Rifle Association of America.
	Exhibits at the Club el Nogal, a sample of miniature weapons, and the open of the public to your book Great Arms in Miniature.
	The dairy “El Tiempo” published an article about the exposition and the life to Mr. Rincón.

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	In its June edition, the magazine Guns Review publishes a photo of an English back action percussion shotgun in the style of Joseph Harkom.
	The magazine Shooting The Breeze publishes, in July a note about a Harkom design English double-barrelled percussion lock shotgun.

	Antonio Rincón visits the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City and presents his work to Stuart W. Pyhrr, the present curator of the museum who replaced Stephen V. Grancsay. Pyhrr invites Rincón to exhibit at the Arms and Armor Club, an exhibition that the curator supported with a conference at which he extolled the South American gunsmith's work.
	Exhibits in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. and at the HGCA Gun and Antique Collectors Show. 4th Annual Miniature Arms Show.

	The magazine Shooting The Breeze, in its April edition, publishes one of Rincón's Napoleonic carbines on the cover and dedicates a page in its October edition to eleven of his weapons.
	He Travels to New York to visit the famous company of gunsmiths, Holland and Holland.
	In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., Rincón participates in the important exhibition of the National Rifle Association of America Annual Meetings and Exhibits. There he sells several pieces to distinguished private collectors.

	Ralph Koebbeman buys, for the Miniature World museum, a case of Napoleonic weapons consisting of a carbine and a pair of duelling weapons.
	Awarded the prize for "Best Contemporary Made Antique" for his wonderful display at the 8th Annual Miniature Arms Show in Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
	The magazine Miniature Arms publishes, in July, an article about two of Rincón's unusual pocket pistols.

	Rincón participates in the 9th Annual Miniature Arms Show en Houston, Texas, U.S.A. where he sells several pieces.
	The magazine Miniature Arms publishes the following articles: in the winter edition there is a commentary about two of Rincón's combination weapons: a wheellock and a flintlock; in the summer edition a review of the Napoleonic riding carbine with two pistols that won the Outstanding Related Arms Exhibit prize.
	The collector Kennith Whichard, of North Carolina U.S.A. buys an English double-barrelled shotgun and case of flintlock duelling pistols.

	Exhibits in Milwaukee, U.SA., (Freedom’s 2^ND Army) at the 135^TH NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits.
	Nominated by Dr. Joseph a. Murphy PhD., Martha J. Murphy PhD., member of the committee of the National Rifle Association, and Bruce Stern, member of the committee of the NRA to receive the award of the silver medal for the 2007 NRA Show to be held in Saint Louis, Missouri.

	Article in Miniature Arms Newsletter, October, 2008 featuring a set of dueling pistols by Antonio Rincón. (PDF file)
	Article in Miniature Arms Newsletter, April, 2009 featuring a Rigby pistol by Antonio Rincón. (PDF file)