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Pair of Percussion Pistols by H Tatham London
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Pair of Percussion Pistols by H Tatham London

19th century
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Officers personal purchase, man stopper bore 17 mm, length 36 cm height 16 cm depth 5 cm, nice chequered grip beautiful engraving to locks and triggers both fitted with safety's and both in excellent working order, maker H Tatham Charring Cross London, reference BBCD2 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 lay-by 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
16cm (6.30")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated these Antique Percussion Duelling Pistols to the 1850s.

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SA1241798
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BBCD2
Description
Officers personal purchase, man stopper bore 17 mm, length 36 cm height 16 cm depth 5 cm, nice chequered grip beautiful engraving to locks and triggers both fitted with safety's and both in excellent working order, maker H Tatham Charring Cross London, reference BBCD2 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 lay-by 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
16cm (6.30")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated these Antique Percussion Duelling Pistols to the 1850s.

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SA1241798
Dealers Internal Ref
BBCD2
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A pair of nineteenth-century percussion pistols featuring dark walnut stocks, octagonal steel barrels, engraved lockplates, and captive swivel ramrods.
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century percussion pistols featuring dark walnut stocks, octagonal steel barrels, engraved lockplates, and captive swivel ramrods.

Pair of Percussion Pistols by H Tatham London

Archive II A pair of nineteenth-century percussion pistols featuring dark walnut stocks, octagonal steel barrels, engraved lockplates, and captive swivel ramrods. View II
Archive III A pair of nineteenth-century percussion pistols featuring dark walnut stocks, octagonal steel barrels, engraved lockplates, and captive swivel ramrods. View III
Archive IV A pair of nineteenth-century percussion pistols featuring dark walnut stocks, octagonal steel barrels, engraved lockplates, and captive swivel ramrods. View IV
Archive V A pair of nineteenth-century percussion pistols featuring dark walnut stocks, octagonal steel barrels, engraved lockplates, and captive swivel ramrods. View V
Archive VI A pair of nineteenth-century percussion pistols featuring dark walnut stocks, octagonal steel barrels, engraved lockplates, and captive swivel ramrods. View VI
Archive VII A pair of nineteenth-century percussion pistols featuring dark walnut stocks, octagonal steel barrels, engraved lockplates, and captive swivel ramrods. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of nineteenth-century percussion pistols featuring dark walnut stocks, octagonal steel barrels, engraved lockplates, and captive swivel ramrods. View VIII
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A pair of nineteenth-century percussion pistols featuring dark walnut stocks, octagonal steel barrels, engraved lockplates, and captive swivel ramrods.
PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS BY H TATHAM LONDON
Ref: SA1241798
A pair of nineteenth-century percussion pistols featuring dark walnut stocks, octagonal steel barrels, engraved lockplates, and captive swivel ramrods.
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  • ObjectAntique Firearms
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialWalnut, Steel, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown and Silver
  • MotifsOctagonal barrel, Engraved lockplate, Swivel ramrod, Spur hammer
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This pair of Regency percussion pistols originates from the workshop of maker H Tatham, Charing Cross, London, dating from 1850. The weapons display dark brown walnut stocks paired with polished silver-toned steel and iron components. Distinctive visual details include octagonal barrels, engraved lockplates, engraved triggers, captive swivel ramrods, spur hammers, chequered grips, and fitted safeties. These personal purchase officer arms measure 16 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. They suit placement within a gentleman's library, resting horizontally upon a bookshelf as a display piece. The design reflects mid-nineteenth-century military and civilian sidearm standards with visible metal engraving work on the lock mechanisms. Each pistol features a sturdy grip configuration and functional mechanical assemblies suited for antique firearm display.

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Percussion pistols were developed in the early nineteenth century as a major advancement over flintlock mechanisms. They used a chemical percussion cap containing fulminate of mercury, which ignited when struck by the hammer, offering far greater reliability in wet weather conditions.

Pistols from this era typically featured stocks carved from dense hardwoods such as walnut or mahogany. Metal components, including octagonal barrels and lockplates, were forged from steel or iron, frequently decorated with hand engraving and fitted with silver or brass escutcheons.

Authentic period pistols usually display specific gunsmith markings engraved on the barrel or lockplate, alongside official proof marks stamped near the breech. Examination of construction techniques, such as hand-cut screws and period-appropriate wood patination, also aids in verification.

These items are commonly displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, shadow boxes, or on custom desktop stands in study or library environments. Placing them alongside historic books, maps, or leather-bound accessories creates a traditional focal point.

Preservation requires storing items in a climate-controlled environment with low humidity to prevent rust on iron or steel elements. Metal surfaces should be periodically treated with a light coating of microcrystalline wax or gun oil, while wooden stocks benefit from occasional wax polish application.
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