0
34,427  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 155  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1222341
FOR SALE
£110
Email
Save
19th Century Percussion Pocket Pistol
Treehouse Antiques
for sale €129     $140
£110

Treehouse Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2017
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA1222341
PDF SHARE
SAVE

19th Century Percussion Pocket Pistol

19th century
Description

Victorian pocket pistol circa 1850 box lock, barrel and handle in good condition but does not always hold when cocked so probably needs a spring or catch

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1222341
Dealers Notes

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.

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

Description
Victorian pocket pistol circa 1850 box lock, barrel and handle in good condition but does not always hold when cocked so probably needs a spring or catch
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222341
Treehouse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Treehouse Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A 19th-century percussion pocket pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, iron trigger guard, and smooth curved wooden grip.
1 / 8
Archive I A 19th-century percussion pocket pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, iron trigger guard, and smooth curved wooden grip.

19TH CENTURY PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL

Archive II A 19th-century percussion pocket pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, iron trigger guard, and smooth curved wooden grip. View II
Archive III A 19th-century percussion pocket pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, iron trigger guard, and smooth curved wooden grip. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century percussion pocket pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, iron trigger guard, and smooth curved wooden grip. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century percussion pocket pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, iron trigger guard, and smooth curved wooden grip. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century percussion pocket pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, iron trigger guard, and smooth curved wooden grip. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century percussion pocket pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, iron trigger guard, and smooth curved wooden grip. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century percussion pocket pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, iron trigger guard, and smooth curved wooden grip. View VIII
Enlarged Archival View

Treehouse Antiques
Telephone 07885 472759
Location
Lancashire
United Kingdom

Viewing by appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/treehouseantiques
Verified Since Oct 2017
Items For Sale 66
Items Sold 1,270
Treehouse Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2017
View Dealer Info
Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom, , Viewing by appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/treehouseantiques
Verified
Oct 2017
For Sale
66
Sold
1,270
A 19th-century percussion pocket pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, iron trigger guard, and smooth curved wooden grip.
19TH CENTURY PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL
Ref: SA1222341
A 19th-century percussion pocket pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, iron trigger guard, and smooth curved wooden grip.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Introduced in the early 19th century, percussion pocket pistols utilised a small copper cap filled with fulminate of mercury to ignite the main gunpowder charge, offering a compact personal protection option.

These firearms generally featured forged iron or steel barrels and lock mechanisms paired with carved hardwood stocks, such as walnut or mahogany.

Authentic examples often display proof marks on the barrel or frame, period-correct wear on the hammer and nipple, and hand-fitted metal and timber components.

Collectors frequently display these historical items inside glazed shadow boxes, mounted on felt-lined display boards, or placed on study shelving within a gentlemans library setting.

Metal components should be kept free of moisture and lightly wiped with microcrystalline wax or gun oil, while timber stocks require stable humidity and gentle conditioning.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories