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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British Single Shot...

British Single Shot Percussion Pistol (AH6028)

Price $1,575.00

The lock on this Belgian made British marked single shot percussion pistol is marked 1861 (very light, almost unreadable) over Tower at the center and Crown over VR at the tail. The overall length is approx. 16". The 9.5" octagon to round 67 caliber barrel has an excellent bore with strong rifling. Interestingly, the rifling stops approx. 1.25" short of the muzzle. All the metal retains...

Cased Pair of Charles...

Cased Pair of Charles Lancaster All Metal...

Price $12,500.00

This very unusual pair of all metal percussion 69 caliber pistols are marked on the barrels CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND ST LONDON. The locks are marked C. LANCASTER/LONDON. One pistol is numbered 1148 and the other 1149. The barrels show strong areas of their applied damascus type finish. Both barrels have very good smooth bores. There is a platinum blowout plug on the bolsters. Both...

Factory Cased and Engraved...

Factory Cased and Engraved Adams revolver (AH5870)

Price $6,950.00

This engraved Deane, Adams, & Deane .442 caliber percussion revolver has a 6.25" octagon barrel with DEANE ADAMS & DEAN MAKERS TO H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT No. 30 KING WILLIAM STREET LONDON BRIDGE inscribed on the top flat. It has approx. 92% bright blue with only the butt cap turning blue/brown. The right side of the frame is marked ADAMS PATENT No. 10,523R. The barrel left oblique flat...

Rare British Underhammer...

Rare British Underhammer Percussion Pistol...

Price $2,475.00

Has no maker mark but has British proof marks under the barrel. Crown CP (final black powder proof for the smooth bored muzzle loader barrels. There is a crown over V, which is a final view mark for proof. Barrel length is 5 3/4" and overall length is 11". Caliber is .45 and barrel is smoothbore. Very unusual underhammer as the cocking knob is a better design so you can grasp it easier and...

Beautiful Cased Set of...

Beautiful Cased Set of Durrs Egg Percussion...

Price $22,500.00
Beautiful Cased Set of Durrs Egg Percussion Duelers. .50 Caliber with 9” barrels and 15” overall length. Guns are all original and in very fine condition. Barrel browning rates around 90%. Case colors on the breech plug. Beautiful original blue on the trigger guards. Wood is excellent. Top of the barrels are marked “D Egg Pall Mall London”. “D Egg” is on the lock. Case is excellent and...
English Percussion...

English Percussion Over/Under Pistol (AH4328)

Price $2,250.00

English Percussion Over/Under Pistol. Approximately .50 caliber, barrel marked "Weiss Bros., London". Barrel length 6” and overall length 12.5”. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Note: Right side cock is replaced. Locks and trigger guard are scroll and floral engraved. Action works perfectly. Barrels have a captive ramrod. Finish is bluish gray patina. Stock is very good with some...

Large All Metal Stocked...

Large All Metal Stocked Percussion Pistol...

Price $5,750.00
Large All Metal Stocked Percussion Pistol Marked Hyde and Goodrich. .52 caliber with a 5” barrel, 11” overall length. Unusual gun with all brass stock. Barrel is marked “Hyde & Goodrich”. The right hand side of the stock behind the hammer is marked “Van Wart Son & Co.” The stock is nicely engraved. The firm Hyde and Goodrich was a firm out of New Orleans that imported military and...
Large All Metal Saw Handle...

Large All Metal Saw Handle Percussion Pistol...

Price $4,500.00

Large All Metal Saw Handle Percussion Pistol with American Motifs. .48 caliber with 8.5" barrel, 14” overall length. Interesting pistol with a lot of unique features. Barrel is half round half octagon. Gun has a captive ramrod. Metal stock has very fine engraving. The most unique part is the engraved eagle and shield found on the left hand side of the stock just above the trigger guard area....

British Large Queen Anne...

British Large Queen Anne Percussion Pistol by...

Price $3,250.00

British large example of a Queen Anne percussion pistol by W. Henshaw. Has turnoff barrel with canon muzzle. Very fine silver grotesque mask on butt. Barrel length is 7” and gun is 12” overall. Silver grip escutcheon bears a helmet and canon with a Heraldic crest. Gun is beautifully engraved. Action works perfectly. Very fine quality Queen Anne!

Pair of British Brass...

Pair of British Brass Barrel Pistols Converted...

Price $1,695.00
Pair of British Brass Barrel Pistols Converted from Flintlocks. .54 Caliber guns with 6 ½” barrel. Barrels and frame are all brass. Grips are good. One gun has an original grip and the other is replacement. This gun has been converted to percussion using original flintlock hammers. Very interesting pair!
Spanish Miguelet Percussion...

Spanish Miguelet Percussion Pistol .72 caliber...

Price $1,650.00

Spanish Percussion .72 caliber pistol. Miguelet Lock Belt pistol with belt hook. Gun is unmarked. Barrel length 8" and overall length is 14 1/2". Carved stock is very good. No cracks or chips. Overall very good condition.

Pair of Percussion...

Pair of Percussion Travelers pistols (AH2780)

Price $5,750.00

Pair of Percussion Travelers pistols marked "Doolee Chund, Agra". Pistols are British made and sold by retail agent Doolee Chund in Agra, India. Agra is the city where the Taj Mahal is located. Pistols have captive ramrods. Bores are approximately .63 caliber. Damascus Barrels are 8 3/4" and 14 1/2" overall length. Barrels have fine original finish and trigger guards have original blue. Both...

Pair of French side by side...

Pair of French side by side pocket pistols....

Price $2,250.00

Pair of French side by side pocket pistols. Approximately .38 caliber. Barrel length 2" overall length 5 1/2". Guns are nicely engraved and have folding triggers. Stocks are of ebony. Barrels show a twist Damascus pattern. Both guns are numbered 5 on the parts. Beautiful pair of double barrel pocket that would look great in a case.

Massachusetts Arms Maynard...

Massachusetts Arms Maynard Primed Pocket Pistol...

Price $1,895.00
Massachusetts Arms Maynard Primed Pocket Pistol. Made circa 1850s. .31 Caliber with a 4” barrel. Barrel is part octagon and part round. Frame engraving is nice and sharp. Grips are excellent. Metal has a light gray to brown patina. Very rare gun that is seldom seen.
Pair of James Lees Marked...

Pair of James Lees Marked Percussion Pistols...

Price $4,750.00

Pair of excellent quality percussion single shot pistols. Pistols are English made and are marked James Lees, Perth. Lees was most likely the seller in Perth, Australia. Guns are finely engraved in scroll and have sliding hammer safeties. Guns also have captive ramrods and bullet traps in the butt. Grips are fine checkered and are sharp with no mashing or damage. Barrels retain 95-97% of...