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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Bacon & Co. Percussion Under Hammer .34 Caliber...

$750.00

Bacon & Co. Percussion Under Hammer .34 Caliber Pistol. Manufactured approximately 1850. Barrel is six inches and is half round/half octagon. Serial number 26. Frame is engraved. Action works perfectly. Left side barrel flats are marked “Bacon & Co. Norwich, Ct. Cast Steel”. Grips are excellent with 98-99% original factory varnish. Very nice bacon with no damage or misuse. Serial number 26.

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Unmarked .36 Caliber Percussion (AH5178)

$795.00

Unmarked .36 Caliber Percussion. Percussion underhammer saw hande pistol. Also known as a “Boot Pistol”. Barrel length is 6”. Probably made circa 1850. Barrel is engraved on top flat and side flats with very interesting crypt Designs. Barrel is half round and half octagonal. The action works perfectly. The stock is made of Briar we think. The grip is surrounded by a strip of brass that begins...

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“Protection” Pocket Model Revolver (AH5174)

$1,250.00

“Protection” Pocket Model Revolver. .28 Caliber six shot revolver. Thought to be made by Eli Whitney. Also referred to as a Beals Protection. The only marking on the revolver is “Protection” on the cylinder. Cylinder has a roll die scene picturing police officers chasing robbers with pistols and billy clubs. All this in a running chase vignette. Action works perfectly. Grips are very good with...

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Ethan Allen First Model .31 Caliber Pocket...

$895.00

Ethan Allen First Model .31 Caliber Pocket rifle. Barrel length 5 1/8”. Barrel is half octagonal and half round. Marked on top of frame: “E.Allen Grafton Mass, pocket rifle cast steel warranted”. Action works perfectly. Barrel has some scattered pitting. The stock is very good, no chips or cracks. Hard to find boot pistol/pocket rifle.

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Confederate Inscribed Henry Deringer (AH5066)

$2,495.00

Confederate Inscribed Henry Deringer Pistol. Inscribed on lock “ PVT.J. Clyborn Co-D 1ST SCV. CSA” Barrel length 3” and overall length 6 ½”. Silver Mounted. Action works perfectly. The inscription is very old and appears to be genuine in our opinion. We base that after examining the lock under magnification. The inscription is uneven and crudely done, as you might expect on a Confederate...

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Allen and Wheelock .36 caliber Percussion...

$695.00

Allen and Wheelock .36 caliber Percussion Pistol. 8” Barrel. Marked “Allen’s Wheelock “ on top barrel flat. Half round, half octagon barrel. Action works and holds full cock. There is no safety notch or half cock notch, only full cock. Bag shape grips are very good and have 90% original varnish. The book Ethan Allen Gunmaker features this model on page III, plate 154.

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Mass. Arms Maynard Tape Primed Revolver (AH4928)

$395.00

Mass. Arms Maynard Tape Primed Revolver. Gun has approximately 80-85% finish. Note: The action needs some gunsmithing. Hammer cocks and holds. Cylinder does not rotate like it should. So, this is a fix it yourself item. Priced very reasonably.

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Rare Sharps Breech Loading Single Shot Pistol...

$5,950.00

Rare Sharps Breech Loading Single Shot Pistol in very good condition. Action works perfectly. Very good bore. Barrel length 5” from muzzle to breech face. Left side frame marked “Sharps Patent Mfd. Phila. Pa”, possibly another line of letters that are punched over? Grips are very good with 90% plus original varnish. This is a fine example of a pistol of which only 850 were made. Serial #335 on...

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Marston & Knox Single shot pistol.(AH4882)

$429.95

Marston & Knox Single shot pistol. 36 Caliber with a 6” barrel. Bag shaped grip. These guns had a variety of different names. Action works well.

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English Box Lock Pistol by Van Wart & Sons...

$495.00

English Box Lock Pistol by Van Wart & Sons. Interesting gun with a 5” barrel. This gun also has a saw handle style grip. The top of the barrel is marked London inlayed in silver. The top of the frame has the Van Wart & Sons marking. The frame is engraved German silver.

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English Lock Percussion Pistol Marked “Van...

$950.00

English Lock Percussion Pistol Marked “Van Wart” London.Van Wart was a well-known London Gunsmith. Folding trigger action works perfectly. Brass frame is engraved. Barrels on these small box lock pistols are usually 2” to 2½ length. This barrel is almost 15” and fits the frame perfectly. Barrel is smoothbore. In our opinion this was most likely a poacher’s gun used for illegal hunting. Pistols...

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New England Under Hammer “Boot Pistol” (AH4776)

$975.00

New England Under Hammer “Boot Pistol”. Approximately .31 caliber. Two stage barrel marked “cast steel”. No makers marks visible. Barrel length is 7” and overall length is 11”. Stock is very good with no chips or cracks. The action works perfectly. These under hammers were made in Connecticut, Massachusetts as well as Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire. Most are from the 1830’s. Fine example!

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Belgian Percussion Side by Side Double Barrel...

$1,475.00

Belgian Percussion Side by Side Double Barrel Percussion Pistol. This is a better grade Belgian Pocket Pistol than the usual examples seen. The stock has fancy figured wood of walnut or possibly briar. The pistol is of more sturdy construction than others. The frame and trigger guard have better quality engraving. Barrels have a pronounced Damascus pattern. There is a nice ball trap of shell...

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Spanish Pair of Fine Percussion Pistols by...

$4,500.00

Spanish Pair of Fine Percussion Pistols by Beiztegui in Eibar. Barrels are scroll engraved and silver inlaid in Spanish, translated “Made from Horseshoes by Beiztegui in Eibar Year of 1843”. Bore measures .68 caliber. Barrels measure 7” and guns are 12 ½” overall. Canon muzzle has a knurled gold ring. The lock, trigger guard finial, bow and backstrap are leaf and floral engraved. The cock is...

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French Box Lock Percussion Pistol (AH4770)

$895.00

French Box Lock Percussion Pistol. This is a high quality pistol with folding trigger and fine engraving. Gun has a turnoff barrel and ebony stock. There is no maker’s name. The top flat of the barrel is marked “Porte” G & E 120 Metres. Translated: the range of this is 120 meters. We assume this was to give the owner some confidence if making a long range shot. Caliber is .50 and barrel is 3”...

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Rare American Duelers by Constable. Excellent...

$22,500.00

Rare American Duelers by Constable. Excellent Pair of Constable Saw Handle Duelers. These guns were made circa 1835-1840 in our opinion. Constable was in business from 1817 to 1851. The Guns are in excellent condition with the original striped Damascus pattern barrels and original brown finish. The locks and hammers are case hardened and still have a lot of the original case colors. Trigger...

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S.W. Marston Swivel Barrel 2 Shot .31 (AH4734)

$2,250.00

S.W. Marston Swivel Barrel 2 Shot .31 Caliber Pistol. Barrel marked “J. Cohn & S.W. Marston” Left side of hammer bar is marked “New York”. Right side is marked “Patented 1851”. This is an extremely rare pistol. Barrel length 4”. Brass frame with silver plate. Engraved frame. Action works properly and overall condition is very good. This is the only example of this pistol we have seen. An old...

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Whitney 2nd Model 4th Type Navy .36 (AH4738)

$1,650.00

Whitney 2nd Model 4th Type Navy .36 Caliber Revolver. 6 shot, 2nd Model 4th type. Action works perfectly. Barrel marked “E. Whitney N. Haven”. The barrel is either nickel or tin plated. The cylinder is blue and has no cylinder scene. The grips are very good. Bore is good but has some pitting.

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Whitney Pocket Model Percussion .31 (AH4740)

$895.00

Whitney Pocket Model Percussion revolver. .31 Caliber 5 shot. Barrel length 3½”. Cylinder scene is 95% visible but lightly rolled. This is a 2nd Model, serial # 9634. Action works perfectly. Grips are very good, plus with very good original varnish. This is a seldom seen pocket revolver.

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Pair of Belgian Percussion Single Shot Spring...

$2,350.00

Pair of Belgian Percussion Single Shot Spring Dagger pistols. Approximately .45 caliber. Barrel length 4⅜”. Overall length 9¼” (not including dagger). This is a very nice pair of pistols. They are unmarked as to maker but are well made. The action works perfectly, and the spring daggers open crisply. Stocks have a sunburst carving and excellent checkering on the grips. The silver escutcheon on...

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