Percussion Pistols

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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Cased Pair of Percussion...

Cased Pair of Percussion Dueling Pistols by G....

Price $5,500.00

Circa mid-1800’s, .44 cal with 6.5” barrels. Bores are excellent. Matched pair of German made engraved back-action lock dueling pistols. The barrels have a strong Damascus pattern, and the lock, trigger guard and butt are all scroll engraved. The stocks have very fine checkering. The guns come in a velvet lined case with various tools and accessories. A beautiful set, in...

"CASED" set of unmarked...

"CASED" set of unmarked percussion pistols .58...

Price $1,000.00

NSN, circa 1840's, .58 caliber, 5.5" octagonal barrels. Pistol one has a dark brown and grey patina, no markings are visible on barrel or lock plate. Ram-rod has been replaced, stock has expected nicks, dings and scratches. checkered grip are crisp with light...

Previously sold
Pair of Percussion Pistols...

Pair of Percussion Pistols by Ant Kughenreuther...

Price $2,000.00

Circa mid-1800’s, .52 cal with 8.625” barrels. Bores are very good. Pair of German percussion pistols. The metal is in the white with some light patina. The stocks are lightly carved with horn tips. One of the stocks is cracked near the muzzle. One barrel is marked "Ant Kughenreuther" and the other is marked "In Regensburg". The actions work properly. A good looking pair of...

Beautiful Cased Pair of...

Beautiful Cased Pair of French Percussion...

Price $10,500.00

Made circa 1850s. 44 caliber with a 9 ½” barrels. These guns are in excellent condition. One gun is in better condition than the other with almost of of the finish on the barrels. The other gun has flaking and rates roughly at 60% of the original blue. The stocks are ebony and nicely carved. This gun is in a beautiful case lined in lilac velvet. All of the accessories are very fine with one...

Unique French Percussion...

Unique French Percussion pistol by Duval (AH8362)

Price $995.00

Made circa 1770. 50 Caliber with a 3 ½” barrel. This is a unique left handed pocket pistol that was originally mad in Flintlock and now has been converted to percussion. The barrel is beautifully engraved and inlaid in Gold. The Wood has been nicely carved around the barrel tang. The lock is marked “DUVAL A NANTES” Action works perfectly.

Previously sold
Beautiful Cased Pair of...

Beautiful Cased Pair of Hungarian Percussion...

Price $12,500.00

Made circa 1850s.50 caliber with a  9 ½” barrel. Both guns are in excellent condition with 95% of the original blue finish on the barrel. The locks trigger guards and butt caps are beautifully engraved and finished in French gray. The top of the barrel is maker marked “Kirner es Fia Pesten” This gun comes with all of the accessories in a beautiful burl wood case.

Very Rare Cased Collete...

Very Rare Cased Collete Gravity Pistol (AH8643)...

Price $6,995.00

Made late 1850s to early 1860s. 10mm barrel with an 8 ½” barrel. This gun is in excellent condition with 98% of the original blue The stock is nicely carved ebony in excellent condition. The frame is engraved and finished in French gray. This gun is cased with very fine accessories that match the gun in construction and engraving.

Bacon & Co. Underhammer...

Bacon & Co. Underhammer pistol .34 caliber...

Price $500.00

Serial No. 5, circa 1850's, .34 caliber, 4" octagonal to round barrel. Metal is a grey patina with mottled oxidation visible. Standard floral and scroll engraving present. Grips are good with expected handling wear. Action functions correctly. Approximately 500 were manufactured. Consignment.

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English percussion muff...

English percussion muff pistol with bayonet .45...

Price $400.00

NSN, circa early 19th century, .45 caliber, 2.75" round rifled barrel. Pistol has been converted to percussion, bayonet spring does not function correctly. Barrel is a dark brown patina, English proofs visible on the underside. Right side grip is showing wood loss. Action holds at half and full cock. Consignment 

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Unmarked single shot...

Unmarked single shot percussion pocket pistol...

Price $400.00

Serial No. 14 circa 1830's-1850's, .32 caliber, 4.5" octagonal barrel. Metal is a brown patina with floral pattern engraving visible on the Barrel tang, hammer and lock plate. Wood has traces of varnish, checkering remains sharp, Action holds at half and full cock. Consignment

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Cranmer Military style...

Cranmer Military style converted to percussion...

Price $700.00

NSN, circa early 1800's, .70 caliber, 9" octagonal to round smoothbore barrel. Barrel and other iron parts a brown/grey patina with surface oxidation noted. Barrel is marked with private Birmingham proof marks, Lock is marked "CRANMER", pistol has been converted from flintlock to percussion. Wood has an old repaired crack noticeable left side, otherwise in very good condition. Ram-rods tip...

Unmarked European...

Unmarked European percussion pistol .70 caliber...

Price $700.00

NSN, circa early 1800s, .70 caliber, 9.75" round smoothbore barrel. Barrel and other iron parts are a dark brown/grey patina with scattered surface oxidation noted. Barrel tang has the number "86" Stock has been varnish at some point with expected nicks, dings and scratches visible. Action functions correctly. Consignment

Unmarked brass barrel...

Unmarked brass barrel percussion pistol .56...

Price $1,800.00

NSN, circa 1840-1860's, .56 caliber, 8" octagonal brass barrel. Overall very good condition with floral visible on the breech, lock plate, hammer, trigger guard and barrel tang. Wood has light nicks dings and scratches noted, checkering remains sharp and crisp. Action functions correctly. Gorgeous percussion pistol. Consignment. 

Unmarked under hammer...

Unmarked under hammer percussion pistol .40...

Price $650.00

NSN, circa 1840-1850, .40 caliber, 10" octagonal to round barrel. No markings are visible, barrel is light grey patina with oxidation visible throughout. Wood is very good with minimal handling marks noted. Action functions correctly. consignment

Springfield Arms Co Belt...

Springfield Arms Co Belt revolver .31 caliber...

Price $1,200.00

NSN, made in 1851, .31 caliber, 4" round barrel. Barrel and other iron parts are a smooth grey patina. Top strap is marked "Springfield Arms Co.", right side is marked "Warner's Patent/Jan 1851". Bore is very good with strong rifling visible. Two piece walnut grips show light handling wear, no cracks noted. Action functions correctly. Only about 100 of this model were made. Consignment.

Pair of Pattison percussion...

Pair of Pattison percussion pistols .65 caliber...

Price $3,500.00

Pistol No.1 NSN, circa 1850, 9" octagonal demcaus barrel marked "N.L. VADY". Barrels original brown finish is very good with light surface oxidation noted. Case coloring is very prominent on breech,hammer and lock plate. Lock plate is marked "Pattison" with floral engraving noted rear of hammer, hammer and breech. Stock is very good with light handling marks present. Edges remain sharp along...

Beautiful Cased Pair of...

Beautiful Cased Pair of French Percussion...

Price $14,500.00

Made circa 1850.46 caliber with a 10” barrels. These guns are in excellent condition with 95% of the original blue on the barrel. The lock, tang and breech plug and butt caps are very finely engraved and case hardened. The wood is nicely figured and shows light handling marks. The checkering is nice and sharp. The trigger guards have all of the original blue. The interior of the case is very...

Cased Gastinne Renette...

Cased Gastinne Renette Pistol(AH8501)

Price $9,500.00

NSN. Mase circa 1840. 45 caliber with a 10 ½”: barrel. The blue on the barrel rates at 99% as restored. The lock, breech plug, trigger guard and butt cap are all nicely engraved. The ebony stock is beautifully carved. This gun comes in a very fine case with the Gastinne- Rennette markings. All accessories are excellent.

Beautiful Belgian Cased Set...

Beautiful Belgian Cased Set of Target Pistols...

Price $10,500.00

NSN. Made circa 1840. 52 caliber with 9 ½” barrels. The barrels has a deep Damascus patter finished in French gray. The lock, hammer, tang and breech plug are all nicely engraved. Woof is very good. These guns come in their original box. There ar two places for pistols that have the profile of one of Devisme’s Designs. The barrels have Liege proof marks. The top of the...

Very Fine Cased Pair of...

Very Fine Cased Pair of Percussion Pistols by...

Price $6,995.00

NSN. Made circa 1820. 55 caliber bores with 8” barrels. These officer pistols were made by the French gunsmith Fatou. He worked in Paris from 1780-1798 when he moved to the Versailles shop and worked under Nicholas Noel Boutet until 1805. He was active to approximately 1830. These guns are in near new condition as restored. The barrels are browned and inlaid in Gold around...