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British Army Officer's Smoothbore Percussion Pistol, 1850
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British Army Officer's Smoothbore Percussion Pistol, 1850

19th century
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An antique British Victorian Army percussion pistol circa 1850. Large 18 mm caliber, 8 inch barrel with British proof marks. Length 38cm height 15 cm depth 6 cm. In very good condition. Offering free UK delivery, reference DBSS. Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
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Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Antique Percussion Cap Pistol to the 1850s.

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An antique British Victorian Army percussion pistol circa 1850. Large 18 mm caliber, 8 inch barrel with British proof marks. Length 38cm height 15 cm depth 6 cm. In very good condition. Offering free UK delivery, reference DBSS. Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Antique Percussion Cap Pistol to the 1850s.

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A mid-19th-century British officer smoothbore percussion pistol featuring a contoured walnut stock and dark patinated steel barrel.
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A mid-19th-century British officer smoothbore percussion pistol featuring a contoured walnut stock and dark patinated steel barrel.
British Army Officer's smoothbore percussion pistol, 1850
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A smoothbore percussion pistol is a muzzle-loading handgun developed in the early 19th century that utilizes a percussion cap mechanism to ignite the gunpowder charge. Unlike rifled firearms, the interior of the barrel is smooth, which allowed for faster reloading during military engagements prior to the adoption of modern cartridge systems.

19th-century military sidearms were primarily constructed from walnut stocks combined with forged steel or iron barrels and lock mechanisms. Brass or steel fittings were used for trigger guards and ramrod pipes to ensure durability under field conditions.

Authentic pieces feature official ordnance proof marks stamped onto the barrel, period-correct lock plate maker markings, and consistent patination across metallic and wooden surfaces. Construction techniques such as hand-fitted lock mechanisms and specific military inspection stamps also distinguish original items from modern reproductions.

Antique firearms are commonly displayed mounted inside custom glass display cases, placed on bespoke wooden desk stands, or positioned within library shelving arrangements alongside historical texts and leather-bound volumes.

Metallic components should be preserved using a light application of acid-free microcrystalline wax or specialist gun oil to prevent oxidisation. Wooden stocks require periodic dusting with a microfibre cloth and application of neutral wax polish to protect the timber without obscuring original historical wear.
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