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19th Century Percussion Cavalry Pistol
Treehouse Antiques
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19th Century Percussion Cavalry Pistol

19th century
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Antique percussion 28 bore cavalry pistol circa 1850, full walnut stock with chequered grip, octagonal steel barrel, engraved side plate, with the traditional swing swivel ramrod, holds strongly and fires as it should

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Percussion Cap Cavalry Pistol to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153469
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UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome. We accept payment by paypal

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

Description
Antique percussion 28 bore cavalry pistol circa 1850, full walnut stock with chequered grip, octagonal steel barrel, engraved side plate, with the traditional swing swivel ramrod, holds strongly and fires as it should
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Percussion Cap Cavalry Pistol to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153469
Treehouse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
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A 19th-century percussion cavalry pistol featuring a dark chequered walnut stock, steel barrel, side lockplate, and hammer.
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Archive I A 19th-century percussion cavalry pistol featuring a dark chequered walnut stock, steel barrel, side lockplate, and hammer.

19th Century Percussion Cavalry Pistol

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Archive IV A 19th-century percussion cavalry pistol featuring a dark chequered walnut stock, steel barrel, side lockplate, and hammer. View IV
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Telephone 07885 472759
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Lancashire
United Kingdom

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A 19th-century percussion cavalry pistol featuring a dark chequered walnut stock, steel barrel, side lockplate, and hammer.
19TH CENTURY PERCUSSION CAVALRY PISTOL
Ref: SA1153469
A 19th-century percussion cavalry pistol featuring a dark chequered walnut stock, steel barrel, side lockplate, and hammer.
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FAQs

Percussion cap pistols were firearms developed in the early 19th century, replacing the flintlock mechanism by using a small copper cap filled with fulminate of mercury to ignite the gunpowder charge.

Military sidearms of this period were constructed using dense hardwoods such as walnut for the stock, combined with forged steel or iron for the barrel, lockplate, and hammer mechanism.

Authentic examples typically display ordnance proof marks stamped on the barrel or lockplate, natural aged patina on metal components, and hand-cut chequering on the walnut grip.

Historic militaria pieces are frequently displayed on open shelving, styled within glazed cabinets, or arranged on mahogany desks within traditional, masculine, or dark academia interior schemes.

Metal components should be kept in a climate-controlled environment and coated with microcrystalline wax to prevent oxidisation, while walnut stocks benefit from gentle treatment with neutral beeswax polish.
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