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19th Century Percussion Belt Pistol
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19th Century Percussion Belt Pistol

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Very nice percussion belt pistol, mid 19th century with a mahogany handle and octagonal steel barrel. Holds and fires as it should and retains its original belt clip,non original ramrod but a lovely mid sized pistol

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Percussion Belt Pistol to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129576
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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

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Very nice percussion belt pistol, mid 19th century with a mahogany handle and octagonal steel barrel.
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Holds and fires as it should and retains its original belt clip,non original ramrod but a lovely mid sized pistol.
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Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Percussion Belt Pistol to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129576
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
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A 19th-century percussion belt pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, dark walnut stock, and mounted lower ramrod.
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Archive I A 19th-century percussion belt pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, dark walnut stock, and mounted lower ramrod.

19th Century Percussion Belt Pistol

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A 19th-century percussion belt pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, dark walnut stock, and mounted lower ramrod.
19TH CENTURY PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL
Ref: SA1129576
A 19th-century percussion belt pistol featuring an octagonal steel barrel, dark walnut stock, and mounted lower ramrod.
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  • ObjectAntique Pistol
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSteel, Iron, Walnut
  • ColourDark Brown, Steel Grey
  • MotifsOctagonal barrel, Caplock hammer mechanism, Curved wooden grip, Steel trigger guard
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian percussion belt pistol dates from the mid-nineteenth century and functions as an antique collectable object for a gentleman's library or study. The piece displays a curved dark brown wooden grip, a steel grey octagonal barrel, and a polished metal action plate secured with two pins. A steel trigger guard protects the curved metal trigger beneath the caplock hammer mechanism, while a slender ramrod mounts along the underside of the barrel. Surface weathering and dark patination appear across the metal components, indicating age and previous handling. The item measures 12 cm high by 27 cm wide by 3 cm deep. Collectors display such items on a bookshelf or within a glass display cabinet to complement period interior aesthetics. The compact proportions allow placement among historical book collections, desk displays, or dedicated firearm cabinets.

FAQs

A 19th-century percussion belt pistol is a muzzle-loading handgun that replaced flintlock mechanisms with a caplock system. Designed to be carried on a belt or in a pocket, these firearms were widely used for personal defence and military sidearms prior to the widespread adoption of cartridge revolvers.

These pistols were typically crafted with forged steel or iron barrels and mechanisms paired with dense wooden stocks, most commonly walnut or mahogany. Brass or iron was used for fittings, trigger guards, and ramrod pipes.

Authentic period examples display period-correct proof marks stamped on the barrel or breech, natural age-related patina on the metalwork, hand-fitted mechanical components, and correct signs of wear around the nipple and hammer assembly.

Antique sidearms are frequently styled inside glazed display cabinets, mounted on wooden shadow boxes, or positioned on desk surfaces and bookshelves in study spaces to bring a historical accent to classic or dark academia interiors.

Preservation requires storing the object in a climate-controlled environment with low humidity to prevent rust. Metal components should be wiped down periodically with microcrystalline wax or gun oil, while wooden stocks benefit from light applications of beeswax paste.
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