Early 19th Century Percussion Pocket Muzzleloader

~ Early 19th Century Percussion Pocket Pistol ~

The pistol features an half octagonal and half cylindrical barrel with checkered walnut sack butt with a bras pommel.

This is a civilian unmarked piece.

The brass trigger guard is highly decorated, as seen in the pictures.

The barrel is fitted with a front sight.

~ Dimensions ~

The pistol has a barrel that measures 4 ½ inches (11.5 cm) long, with the gun having an overall length of 9 ½ inches (24.2 cm). The pistol weighs 450g.

~ Condition ~

The wood has a number of cracks, as seen in the pictures.

The metalwork has minor pitting.

It half cocks, cocks and releases well.

~ Postage ~

Postage costs £18 or the pistol can be collected from our shop in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.