Black Powder Percussion Cap Pistols

When it comes to rare and historic percussion cap pistols, our inventory of black powder percussion pistols is sure to satisfy even the most demanding collector. We offer singles and pairs from the New Word, Old World, and Asia, from pocket pistols to duelers to horsemans and everything in between. We're always updating our inventory, so visit our new arrivals page frequently.

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Beautiful Pair of Westley...

Beautiful Pair of Westley Richards Officers...

Price $11,500.00

NSN. Made Circa 1840s. Approximately 65 caliber with a 7” barrels. These guns are all original and are in mint condition. Both barrels have all of their original brown. The breach plugs have all of their case colors. The tangs, locks, and trigger guards are engraved and have all of the original finish. The wood is excellent. The trigger guards have all of the original blue....

French Officers Holster...

French Officers Holster Pistol (AH6741)

Price $6,750.00

SN: None. French percussion pistol marked "Manufacture at Versailles" on the side plate. Has 8.5" barrel with multi-groove rifling. The left side of the barrel flat is marked " Boutet Directuer Artiste". The stock is in good condition with excellent grip checkering. The Checkering is likely over the original checkering. Overall very fine condition. Boutet was the Gunmaker to King Louis XVI.

U.S. Model 1842 Boxlock...

U.S. Model 1842 Boxlock Navy Pistol .54 Cal...

Price $1,995.00

Mexican-American War era United States Navy pistol with 6" barrel. Made by N.P. Ames in Springfield Massachusetts 1844 and marked on the lock plate. The barrel is marked USN 1845 RCP. The ramrod and bridle are excellent. The metal has a mix of gray and brown patina. The hammer holds on half and full cock. The stock is excellent. Overall a very good example.

English Muff Pistol (AH5992)

English Muff Pistol (AH5992)

Price $395.00

Circa 1830's. Single shot pistol. Barrel is 2.75" and has London proofs on bottom. Action needs work. Nipple is missing. Fair overall condition.

English Muff Pistol (AH6135)

English Muff Pistol (AH6135)

Price $595.00

Circa 1830's. Single shot pistol. Locks are marked "Stocker" and "Yeovil". Action works properly. Barrel is 2". Very good overall condition.

Pair Of Percussion Pistol...

Pair Of Percussion Pistol Used in the Play The...

Price $2,495.00

This shadow box features a US model 1836 and a US model 1816 that was used in the play The Rivals by Joseph Jefferson as the character Bob Acres. The Rivals  was a play by Richard Brinsley Sheriden.  Joseph Jefferson performed his roles circa the 1890s.

Beautiful Cased Pair of...

Beautiful Cased Pair of English Travelers...

Price $12,500.00

Made 1840s -1850s. Both guns are 50 caliber with 3 ¾” barrels. Both of these guns are in like new condition with 99%+ of the original case hardened and blue finish. Both of the frame’s, trigger guard’s and butt cap’s are beautifully engraved. The...

Presentation High Quality...

Presentation High Quality Belgian Percussion...

Price $8,950.00

This unusual presentation Belgian percussion revolver is in the condition collectors love to see. The overall length is approx. 12.5". The 6 5/8" octagon 43 caliber barrel has an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling. The barrel assembly retains approx. 95% of its bright blue with the expected edge wear and light spotting. The side-mounted loading lever is bright. The barrel is marked...

Pair of Belgian Muff...

Pair of Belgian Muff Pistols (AH6600)

Price $1,875.00

Pair of Belgian muff pistols with ivory grips. Actions work perfectly. Locks are engraved with a floral motif. Very good overall condition.

English Muff Pistol (AH6361)

English Muff Pistol (AH6361)

Price $950.00

Circa 1830's. Pistol is marked "Egg" and "London". Action works properly. Barrel is 2". Very good overall condition.

Extremely Rare Calisher &...

Extremely Rare Calisher & Terry Pistol-Carbine...

Price $25,000.00

This is the only Calisher & Terry percussion pistol-carbine we know of. It is complete with its attachable shoulder stock. The overall length with the stock is approx. 27"; without approx. 16.5". The approx. 10.5" round 54 caliber barrel has an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling. The barrel has a post and blade front sight and a fixed notch with two leaves rear sight. All the...

English Saw Handle...

English Saw Handle Percussion Pistol by Manton...

Price $5,250.00

Very fine English pistol by Manton of London. Frame is all metal. Damascus barrel is 5.25" and has a beautiful pattern. Overall length is 9.5". Bore is .50 caliber and is counter bored at the muzzle for easy loading of a .50 caliber ball. The frame is German silver with a light gold hue that really works very well with the Damascus barrel! The frame is elegantly engraved in a motif of broad...

Percussion Pistol by...

Percussion Pistol by Richardson (AH6230) ATX

Price $1,175.00

English percussion pistol by Richardson of London. Barrel is 5.5" and is marked "London" on flat. Bore is approximately .45 caliber. Pistol is very attractive with German silver mounts. The lock plate and trigger guard bow are engraved in a flowing fronds. The stock is very good with no cracks or chips. The bottom of the stock at the butt has a small trap for percussion caps. A fine example...

Pair of English Travelers...

Pair of English Travelers Pistols by Manton...

Price $6,995.00

Pair of very fine English made percussion pistols. Top of barrel flat is marked "Manton London". Barrels are octagonal and have a fine Damascus pattern. The bores are .65 caliber. Overall length is 11". Pistols have a captive ramrod and a belt hook. The frames are engraved in a floral scroll motif as is the trigger guard bow. Stock is finely checkered. Actions work properly. Manufactured...

Pair of Cannon Muzzle...

Pair of Cannon Muzzle Percussion English...

Price $6,500.00

This is a very nice pair of cannon muzzle, turn-off barrel, center hammer, wire-decorated stocks with grotesque head butt cap percussion pistols by Freeman of London. The overall length is approx. 12". The 5" round 58 caliber smooth bore turn-off barrels feature a cannon muzzle, three decorative bands, London proofs, and a lug for the barrel wrench. They are polished bright and have...

Swedish Naval Percussion...

Swedish Naval Percussion Belt Pistol (AH5920)

Price $2,550.00

This Swedish Navy belt hook percussion pistol is an alteration of an earlier Swedish flintlock Naval pistol to percussion. It is similar to the Swedish Model 1845 Navy pistol. The overall length is approx. 16.75". The approx. 9.5" octagon to round 63 caliber smooth bore barrel has a fine bore with some roughness toward the chamber. There is a wedding band approx. 4.25" from the muzzle. The...

English Saw Handle Pistol...

English Saw Handle Pistol by Richards (AH6314)

Price $3,150.00

Percussion target pistol. Bore is .60 caliber. Barrel is 8.5" with Birmingham proofs. Overall length is 14". Lock has a sliding safety. Action works properly. The trigger is adjustable. Stock has only a few very minor handling marks. A well made pistol!

Beautiful Constable of...

Beautiful Constable of Philadelphia Dueling...

Price $3,295.00

Made circa 1845-1850. 50 caliber with a 7 ½” barrel. This gun was made by Richard Constable of Philadelphia. He was a gun maker and seller from 1817 -1851. This gun is one of his later guns with the back action lock. Barrel is very fine with most of the original brown....

Officer's Percussion Pistol...

Officer's Percussion Pistol By J. Egg (AH6312)

Price $4,250.00

Very fine percussion pistol by John Egg. Barrel is beautifully marked in fine script "John Egg Paccefloor to D. Egg No 1 Pall Mall London". This address was used 1832-1837. This is a beautifully made and finished pistol. Bore is .65 caliber. Barrel is 9" to the silver banded breech plug and 15" overall. The barrel has a captive ramrod. The lock is engraved and marked John Egg. The butt cap,...

Pair Of Officer's Pistols...

Pair Of Officer's Pistols By Blanch (AH6302)

Price $5,750.00

Fine pair of percussion officer's pistols. Both pistols have belt hooks. Bores are .65 caliber. Barrel lengths are 7" to the rear of the breech plug tang. The locks, breech plug and tang are engraved. Breech plug has silver bands. Pistols have captive ramrods. Trigger guards are blued and engraved. The stocks are solid with no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. Barrels have their...