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19th Century Gentlemens or Officers Percussion Pistol
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19th Century Gentlemens or Officers Percussion Pistol

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Gentlemans or officers overcoat pistol circa 1850 full walnut stock, period brass repairs steel lockplate and original ramrod. Holding strongly on full and half cock with engraving to the barrel and chequered decoration to the stock

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Percussion Cap Pistol to the 19th Century.

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SA1173486
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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

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Gentlemans or officers overcoat pistol circa 1850 full walnut stock, period brass repairs steel lockplate and original ramrod.
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Holding strongly on full and half cock with engraving to the barrel and chequered decoration to the stock.
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Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Percussion Cap Pistol to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173486
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
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A 19th-century single-barrel percussion cap pistol featuring a dark wood stock, steel lock mechanism, and brass mountings.
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Archive I A 19th-century single-barrel percussion cap pistol featuring a dark wood stock, steel lock mechanism, and brass mountings.

19th Century Gentlemens or Officers Percussion Pistol

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A 19th-century single-barrel percussion cap pistol featuring a dark wood stock, steel lock mechanism, and brass mountings.
19TH CENTURY GENTLEMENS OR OFFICERS PERCUSSION PISTOL
Ref: SA1173486
A 19th-century single-barrel percussion cap pistol featuring a dark wood stock, steel lock mechanism, and brass mountings.
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  • ObjectAntique Firearms
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Steel, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPercussion lock mechanism, Walnut full stock, Brass side mountings, Steel hammer
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century gentleman's or officer's percussion pistol dates from the Victorian period and belongs in a gentleman's library. The firearm comprises a full walnut stock in a dark brown tone, paired with a steel lockplate and hammer mechanism, complemented by period brass repairs and brass side mountings. Visible details include an original ramrod beneath the single barrel, chequered decoration to the wooden stock, engraving on the barrel, and a curved trigger guard. The object rests securely on full and half cock positions. The dimensions measure 13 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Collectors can display this antique firearm on a bookshelf or within a dedicated display cabinet as a study piece. The dark timber grain shows authentic age and wear across the wooden stock and metal components, highlighting its functional heritage. This historical piece brings traditional character to an interior display without requiring active restoration, integrating easily into existing collections of antique weaponry and militaria.

FAQs

A percussion pistol is a muzzle-loading handgun developed in the early 19th century that uses a percussion cap to ignite the powder charge, succeeding the flintlock mechanism.

These firearms were typically made with a carved wooden stockfrequently walnut or fruitwoodcoupled with an iron or steel barrel and lock, along with brass or steel fittings.

Authentic period examples feature period proof marks stamped into the metal, hand-crafted locks and side plates, aged patina, and light wear around the nipple and hammer assembly.

An antique firearm can be displayed on a dark wood stand within a library or study, placed inside a wall-mounted shadow box, or styled on a mantelpiece alongside vintage books.

Store the item in a temperature-controlled environment, apply microcrystalline wax to metal components to stop oxidisation, and clean the wooden stock with specialist wax polish.
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