How do I identify the firing mechanism?

Examine the ignition area forward of the hammer to distinguish between early flintlocks, which use a flint striking a steel frizzen, and mid-century percussion systems, which rely on a small hammer striking a percussion cap placed on a nipple. Later nineteenth-century arms utilise self-contained pinfire or rimfire cartridges, visible by the absence of external nipples and the presence of a revolving cylinder or breech-loading mechanism designed for metallic ammunition.

Were these pistols used in combat?

Many listings represent actual service arms issued to military personnel, including British Army officers, light dragoons and American troops during the Civil War. Other pieces served as civilian pocket weapons for personal protection, whilst heavily ornamented examples from the Ottoman Empire functioned as status symbols or diplomatic presentation gifts rather than frontline sidearms.

How should I store a steel pistol?

Keep the firearm in a dry, stable environment away from humidity and direct sunlight to prevent active rust formation on the steel components and deterioration of the wooden grips. If the piece is housed in a fitted wooden case, ensure the interior lining remains clean and free from acidic residues that can discolour metal over extended periods.

What does matching numbers mean?

Matching numbers indicate that the primary manufacturing components of a revolver or multi-part pistol bear the same serial number applied during factory assembly, confirming the parts remain original to one another. This consistency is particularly valued by collectors of nineteenth-century military revolvers, as mismatched parts often suggest subsequent repair or replacement during active service.

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When you search for a 19th century steel pistol, you enter a field defined by mechanical ingenuity, military service and diverse regional styling.

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19th Century Percussion Belt Pistol

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£320

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A.w Spires - Exceptional 19thc Regency Period Smooth-bore Percussion Pistol

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A.w Spires - Exceptional 19thc Regency Period Smooth-bore Percussion Pistol

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British Light Dragoon Flintlock
pistol, Late 18th, Early 19th Century. 14 Bore.

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British Light Dragoon Flintlock pistol, Late 18th, Early 19th Century. 14 Bore.

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

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19th Century Military Percussion Pistol

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£365

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Percusion Pistol by Auguste Francotte - Liège

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Percusion Pistol by Auguste Francotte - Liège

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19th Century Officers Percussion Pistol London Maker

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£575

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English "Sea Service", Percussion, Pocket/belt Pistol. Circa 1840 by George Sherwood of Portsmouth.

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English "Sea Service", Percussion, Pocket/belt Pistol. Circa 1840 by George Sherwood of Portsmouth.

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£380

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18th Century Percussion Pistol

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£275

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Flintlock Pistol Russian, Napoleonic Era.

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Flintlock Pistol Russian, Napoleonic Era.

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19th Century Percussion Cavalry Pistol

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£425

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Listings feature mechanisms spanning traditional flintlock ignition through mid-century percussion systems to pinfire and rimfire cartridge revolvers.

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Turkish Silver-inlaid Flintlock Holster Pistol. 19th Century, (Fully Working, 41cm). For Ottoman Collector of Arms.

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

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Colt Model 1860 Army U.s. Martial Revolver, Serial No. 84685 Matching (C.1862), Almost Certainly Used in the American Civil War.

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Colt Model 1860 Army U.s. Martial Revolver, Serial No. 84685 Matching (C.1862), Almost Certainly Used in the American Civil War.

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£2,200

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Pepper Pot Pistol Regency

From Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton

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19th Century Steel Pistol

19th Century Percussion Belt Pistol

A.w Spires - Exceptional 19thc Regency Period Smooth-bore Percussion Pistol

British Light Dragoon Flintlock pistol, Late 18th, Early 19th Century. 14 Bore.

19th Century Military Percussion Pistol

Percusion Pistol by Auguste Francotte - Liège

19th Century Officers Percussion Pistol London Maker

English "Sea Service", Percussion, Pocket/belt Pistol. Circa 1840 by George Sherwood of Portsmouth.

18th Century Percussion Pistol

Flintlock Pistol Russian, Napoleonic Era.

19th Century Percussion Cavalry Pistol

Turkish Silver-inlaid Flintlock Holster Pistol. 19th Century, (Fully Working, 41cm). For Ottoman Collector of Arms.

Colt Model 1860 Army U.s. Martial Revolver, Serial No. 84685 Matching (C.1862), Almost Certainly Used in the American Civil War.

Pepper Pot Pistol Regency

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