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Rare 19th Century Postmans Dog Scarer Pistol
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Rare 19th Century Postmans Dog Scarer Pistol

19th century
Description

This is a rare late victorian period blank firing single shot dog scaring pistol, carried by postman in the 19th century to ward of animals it is pocket sized with a wooden curving handle and chrome metalwork .

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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Treehouse Antiques has dated this Victorian Dog Scarer Pistol to the 19th Century.

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SA1203035
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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
This is a rare late victorian period blank firing single shot dog scaring pistol, carried by postman in the 19th century to ward of animals it is pocket sized with a wooden curving handle and chrome metalwork .
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Victorian Dog Scarer Pistol to the 19th Century.

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SA1203035
Treehouse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
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A small 19th-century postmans dog scarer pistol featuring a turned metal barrel, exposed hammer mechanism, and contoured wooden handle.
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Archive I A small 19th-century postmans dog scarer pistol featuring a turned metal barrel, exposed hammer mechanism, and contoured wooden handle.

Rare 19th Century Postmans Dog Scarer Pistol

Archive II A small 19th-century postmans dog scarer pistol featuring a turned metal barrel, exposed hammer mechanism, and contoured wooden handle. View II
Archive III A small 19th-century postmans dog scarer pistol featuring a turned metal barrel, exposed hammer mechanism, and contoured wooden handle. View III
Archive IV A small 19th-century postmans dog scarer pistol featuring a turned metal barrel, exposed hammer mechanism, and contoured wooden handle. View IV
Archive V A small 19th-century postmans dog scarer pistol featuring a turned metal barrel, exposed hammer mechanism, and contoured wooden handle. View V
Archive VI A small 19th-century postmans dog scarer pistol featuring a turned metal barrel, exposed hammer mechanism, and contoured wooden handle. View VI
Archive VII A small 19th-century postmans dog scarer pistol featuring a turned metal barrel, exposed hammer mechanism, and contoured wooden handle. View VII
Archive VIII A small 19th-century postmans dog scarer pistol featuring a turned metal barrel, exposed hammer mechanism, and contoured wooden handle. View VIII
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A small 19th-century postmans dog scarer pistol featuring a turned metal barrel, exposed hammer mechanism, and contoured wooden handle.
RARE 19TH CENTURY POSTMANS DOG SCARER PISTOL
Ref: SA1203035
A small 19th-century postmans dog scarer pistol featuring a turned metal barrel, exposed hammer mechanism, and contoured wooden handle.
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A postmans dog scarer pistol was a compact mechanical device designed to fire blank charges, producing a loud noise to deter aggressive animals without causing physical injury. These small deterrents were routinely carried by postal workers, delivery drivers, and travellers throughout the Victorian era.

These devices were primarily constructed using forged steel or iron for the action and barrel, often finished with nickel plating or polished metal. The handles were typically crafted from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or fruitwood, secured to the frame with brass or steel pins.

Authentic 19th-century alarm pistols display period manufacturing marks, hand-fitted mechanical components, and natural patina on metal surfaces. They feature straightforward single-action mechanisms and lack modern synthetic materials or modern safety markings.

Small historical curiosities can be displayed inside a glass-fronted shadow box or mounted on a custom metal stand. Arranging such items on a study bookshelf or writing desk alongside antique leather books creates a focused historical vignette.

Metal components should be kept dry and periodically wiped with a soft cloth treated with microcrystalline wax to prevent corrosion. Wooden grips benefit from a light application of beeswax polish, while storing the item in a stable humidity environment prevents cracking.
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