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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Pair of Belgian BoxLock Pistols (AH4662)

$995.00

Pair of Belgian BoxLock Pistols. Root wood stock with lots of figure to them. Small chip in one of the guns on the left-hand side where wood meets frame. Cap in the butt with shell covering. Turn off barrel with Damascus pattern. The actions are nicely engraved and have drop down triggers when the gun is cocked. Very good condition.

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Beautiful Cased Set of French Target Pistols...

$6,995.00

Beautiful Cased Set of French Target Pistols. Unmarked guns that are very nicely made. All furniture is nicely engraved. Barrels have a nice Damascus pattern. Wood stocks are carved. Guns are cased with all of the accessories. Very attractive set.

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Beautiful Pair of Percussion Pistols by Aury of...

$2,250.00

Beautiful Pair of Percussion Pistols by Aury of St. Etienne. He later was the chief in charge of the military service at Chattelleraut Arsenal. Barrels are 4”. Caliber approximately .45 caliber. Breech plugs numbered 1 and 2. Guns are finished in French gray and barrels are Damascus. Lock and trigger guard are engraved. Guns are in excellent condition. Stocks are nicely figured walnut. Note:...

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Beautiful Cased Set of Belgian Duelers by N....

$7,500.00

Beautiful Cased Set of Belgian Duelers by N. Vivario Plomdeur of Liege. Very fine complete set! .36 Caliber with 10” barrels. 16 ½” overall length. Barrels have 85% of the original finish. All metal furniture is nicely engraved and finished in French gray. In the lid of the case is a note from a Parisian antique dealer that appears to be a description of the guns. Very fine complete set!

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Boot Pistol by W. Ashton (AH4585)

$875.00

Boot Pistol by W. Ashton (Wm Ashton of Middleton, Ct. working circa 1850). Barrel length 4” and overall length 8 ½”. Caliber approximately .32. Gun is in near excellent condition. This is a very nice Underhammer Boot Pistol. Barrel has 97-98% of its original brown finish. Stocks are excellent. Really nice Boot Pistol.

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Large Military Flintlock Pistol converted to...

$750.00

Large Military Flintlock Pistol converted to Percussion. Bore is .72 caliber. Barrel length 11 ½” and overall length is 18”. The lock is case hardened and has good bright case colors. Barrel has the Victorian “Crown V” mark in two places. Gun has brass mounts with nice patina. Gun is very large and we do not know what it is or what it was prior to conversion.

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Belgian Single Shot Target .55 Caliber Pistol...

$1,175.00

Belgian Single Shot Target .55 Caliber Pistol by Brussard, a well-known Belgian maker (signed on underside of barrel). Barrel has multi grooved rifling as is often seen on both Belgian and French pistols. Gun has an adjustable set trigger. Barrel length is 10” and overall length is 16 ½”. Grip has excellent checkering and is carved with floral motif. Action works perfectly. Metal parts have...

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Kentucky Pistol by Alvan Pratt (AH4500)

$2,575.00

Kentucky Pistol by Alvan Pratt, signed on barrel A.Pratt. Concord, Massachusetts Lock marked “London warranted. Pratt is listed as working 1821 to 1877 in Concord and was listed as born in 1790 and died in 1877. Caliber is .36. Barrel length 8” and overall length 12”. This is a Saw Handle pistol with a belt hook on left side. Barrel is octagonal transitioning to round. Stock is checkered and is...

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Metropolitan Police Model Revolver (AH4429)

$1,850.00

Metropolitan Police Model Revolver. Very fine condition with a very pretty set of grips. This is the variation with the New York barrel address. Gun has 80% of the original blue and good case colors on the frame. Very lightly scratched into the metal is what appears to be someone’s initials and the date. I cannot stress how lightly this is and you have to get it into the right light to see....

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Belgian Made Single Shot Folding Trigger .50...

$845.00

Belgian made single shot folding trigger approximately .50 caliber pistol. Barrel length 4” and overall length 8 ¼”. Gun is beautifully scroll engraved. Barrel has a fine Damascus pattern. Stock is ebony. Cap box in butt has an image of a neoclassical woman. Action works perfectly. Elegant pocket pistol.

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All Metal British Box Lock .34 Caliber Pistol...

$895.00

All Metal British Box Lock .34 Caliber Pistol with Turnoff Barrel. 3” barrel, 7” overall length. Nicely engraved and unmarked except for Birmingham proofmarks barrel unscrews. Action works perfectly. Nice sharp gun.

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Beautiful Cased Set of Rippon and Burton...

$19,500.00

Beautiful Cased Set of Rippon and Burton Duelers. Excellent all original guns with wonderful original brown striped barrels, beautiful case colored locks and excellent blue on the trigger guards. Guns look unfired. Wells Street and Oxford Street, London. Barrels measure 10 ¾” and the overall length is 16”. Both pistols are in excellent original condition with original blued trigger guards....

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Large Underhammer .58 Caliber Percussion Pistol...

$695.00

Large Underhammer .58 Caliber Percussion Pistol. Gun is unmarked. Barrel is 8 ½” long, overall length is approximately 14 ½” long. Unusual construction and oversized from what is normally encountered. Barrel is out of a U.S. Martial handgun as there is a place for a sight and a dovetail on the sides of the gun. Proof marks are still present on the barrel. Interesting piece.

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Stevens Tip Up Converted to Single Shot .38...

$395.00

Stevens Tip Up Converted to Single Shot .38 Caliber Percussion Pistol. .38 caliber with a 10” barrel. Ramrod is mounted to the left-hand side.

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Homemade Single Shot .32 Caliber Percussion...

$295.00

Homemade Single Shot .32 Caliber Percussion Pistol. Unusual design that we think is probably out of the 1920’s-1930’s. Has a brass holder for the ramrod mounted underneath.

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Allen and Thurber Single Trigger Double Barrel...

$875.00

Allen and Thurber Single Trigger Double Barrel .34 Caliber Percussion Pistol. Barrel length 4”, barrel markings are clear and sharp, grips are very good. Single trigger fires the right barrel first then the left. Let side nipple is crushed a bit. Serial #49. Barrels have approximately 20% blue, the rest of the gun is an even grey patina. These single/double Allens are scarce guns. Manufactured...

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C.S. Pettingill Pocket Model Revolver (AH4272)

$2,250.00

C.S. Pettingill Pocket Model Revolver. Scarce 3rd Model with split loading lever. Approximately 300 made and this one is serial #126. Gun has correct clear patent markings. This is a .31 caliber, 6-shot revolver. Cylinder barrel is 4 ½”. Grips are very good plus. Action needs some work as the hand does not rotate the cylinder to the next spot all the time. Possibly a hand or hand spring...

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Paire of LePage Percussion Muff Pistols (AH4268)

$1,950.00

Paire of LePage Percussion Muff Pistols. Bore is approximately .45 caliber. Barrel length 2” and guns are 5 ½” overall. Stocks are of ebony and guns have folding triggers. Frames are scroll and floral engraved. Barrels are marked “Fini Par LePage” (Finished by LePage). Very fine LePage quality French pistols in excellent condition.

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B. Cogswell Double Barrel Percussion Pistol...

$7,500.00

B. Cogswell Double Barrel Percussion Pistol cased with accessories. Pistol has 100% bright case colors as does trigger guard, tangs and butt cap very fine. Checkering is perfect. Bore is approximately .65 caliber. Barrel length is 6” and overall length is 11 ½”. Gun is engraved with very fine English scroll work. Cocks are fitted with sliding safeties. Gun is fitted with a belt hook. Butt cap...

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U.S. model 1842 percussion pistol (AH4246)

$1,350.00

U.S. model 1842 percussion pistol by H. Aston & Co. Lock dated 1852. Stock has excellent inspector cartouches. Metal parts are very good. Stock has a coat of varnish added long ago and shows some handling nicks and dings. Very good overall condition.

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