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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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...

English Durrs Egg Saw...

English Durrs Egg Saw Handle Dueling Pistol...

Price $7,500.00

Approximately .58 caliber. Barrel length is 9.25" and overall length is 15.25". The barrel has a fine Damascus pattern. The breech plug has gold and silver bands. The gold makers sink is marked "London". The top barrel flat is marked "D. Egg. London". The trigger guard is engraved and the finial is a pineapple, which is somewhat common to several English gunsmiths. The stock is French walnut...

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!