This pair of percussion muff pistols was made by a well known London gunmaker, Durs Egg. They are approx. 4.75" long. They have approx. 1.5" octagon smooth bore 36 caliber barrels. The turn off barrels have Birmingham proof marks. The frames and trigger guards have light decorative engraving. The bag shaped grips feature fine checkering and oval blank German silver inlays on the back. Both...

Side by side .60 caliber percussion pistol. Barrels are 4.5", marked "J. Blanch & Sons Grace Church St. London" and overall length is 8.5". The action works properly. Frame and cocks are engraved. The stock is very good. The buttcap has a trapdoor for extra percussion caps. Ramrod is a friction fit under the barrels. John Blanch & Sons worked from 1822-1899.

The brass barrel and frame of this Belgian cannon muzzle percussion muff pistol are integral. The overall length is approx. 5". The 2" octagon 33 caliber barrel has a fair smooth bore. The left side of the barrel has a crown over M and the oval ELG Belgian proof mark. The brass is bright with the expected darkness around the nipple. The trigger, trigger guard, and hammer are a smooth brown....

This is a high quality Belgian turn barrel, folding trigger percussion muff pistol made by August Francotte. The overall length is approx. 6". The approx. 2.5" octagon 46 caliber rifled barrel has a good bore with very light erosion. The hair rifling has multiple lands and grooves. The barrel and all metal is bright. The exterior of the barrel has a tight damascus style pattern. The frame,...

Coat or travelers pistol .65 caliber. Barrel is 4.25" and overall length is 8". William Mills is listed as a gunmaker in London. Pistol has a captive ramrod. The nose cap at the ramrod swivel is pewter. Lock, trigger guard and breech plug are engraved. The grip is finely checkered. Action works perfectly. This pistol has a good looking profile with grip curved in what the French call...

Traveler's pistol by Hopps in Dungannon (a town in Ulster Province). Pistol is .60 caliber and has a captive ramrod. Barrel is 4" and overall length is 8.5". Action works perfectly. The percussion nipple is clear and not damaged. Stock is very good with no cracks or chips. Very good plus overall condition.

Flintlock pistol converted to percussion. Lock is marked Lane & Read Boston. The barrel is marked US over JH. We assume this barrel, from a US martial pistol, was married to the stock and lock during the period of use. To top it off the grip has the sharp angle that is French Empire style. The hammer holds half and full cock perfectly. Barrel is 8.5" and overall length is 14". Butt cap...

Beautiful pair of .60 caliber smoothbore pistols by Banks of Chipeenham. Barrels are 3" from muzzle to breech plug and overall length is 9". Both pistols have belt hooks which have a brilliant nitre or fire blue finish. Rear of breech plugs have a line of gold inlay. Pistols have captive ramrods. The frames, trigger guards, grip strap and butt caps all have vivid case color amidst excellent...

Very fine pair of cased double barrel .50 caliber side by side percussion pistols. This pistols have silver roundel at the tail of the rear barrel tang and are inscribed in fine script "WTF 2nd DR. Guards (2nd Dragoon Guards)". Same inscription on both pistols. These pistols have all the niceties one would expect of Wilkinson pistols. Barrel lengths of 5.5" to breech plug. Breech plugs have...

Adolphe Jansen of Brussels, Belgium worked in 1860-1870 and was a Arque Busier (gun maker) du Roi (to the king ) inscribed on top of barrel flat. Caliber is .45. Bore has very strong rifling and is bright and excellent. Barrel is 9.5" from muzzle to breech plug and is 16" overall. The metal parts, excluding the barrel is beautifully engraved and is in the bright with a contrasting black...

This very interesting and rarely seen 451 caliber percussion breech-loading Westley Richards Patent "monkey tail" pistol with a ramrod is a great example of the transition from percussion to cartridge ignition. The overall length is approx. 15". The approx. 8.75" square breech to round barrel has a fine bore with bright, strong rifling with light erosion in the grooves. The barrel has a...

Top of the barrel rib is marked "A. Martin Glasgow". Bores are smooth and .50 caliber. Barrels are 5.5" and overall length is 10". Pistol has captive ramrod and swivels to service each barrel. Frame, cocks, trigger guard and butt cap are all finely engraved. The butt cap opens to reveal space for two balls and or percussion caps. The stock checkering is very fine and is sharp and crisp. End...

This very interesting and rarely seen 451 caliber percussion breech-loading Westley Richards Patent "monkey tail" pistol is a great example of the transition from percussion to cartridge ignition. The overall length is approx. 15". The approx. 8.75" square breech to round barrel has a fine bore with bright, strong rifling with light erosion in the grooves. The barrel has a large blade front...

Large bore percussion pistols by Hollis, of Cheltenham. Barrels are 4" and overall length is 8.5". The pistols are expertly engraved with leaf scrolls as are the cocks and trigger guard. Barrels are marked with "crown cp" for black powder proof for finial black powder proof for smooth bore guns. Also marked marked crown "v" for final view proof. Barrels have approximately 95% deep blue. The...

Lock is marked Clarke. Pistol is .65 caliber (carbine bore). Barrel length is 6.25", and overall length is 11.25". Pistol has Birmingham proofs. Lock plate and and small parts have leaf and floral engraving. The action works perfectly and the spring bayonet has a strong spring and works very well! The stock is excellent with no cracks or chips or repairs. This is a self defense pistol for...

Smoothbore is .65 caliber, also known as "carbine bore". (The same projectiles could be used in carbines for cavalry and pistols as well.) The lock is marked Birmingham 1869 and the tail of the lock bears the crown over EIC and broad arrow. This is a percussion pistol and the action functions perfectly. Barrel is 8" and overall length is 13". Pistol has a captive ramrod. A fine pistol.

Bore is approximately .44 caliber. Barrel is 5" and is half round half octagonal. Frame has tasteful scroll and leaf engraving. Grips are "bag" shape. Barrel is marked "Sprague & Marston New York". Action works perfectly. Grips have most of their original varnish. This is a very well made, if not overbuilt, single shot pistol. Very good overall condition.

This double barrel pistol Belgian percussion pistol has longer than normally encountered barrels. The overall length is approx. 9.75". The 5.4" round individual turn-off 40 caliber barrels have good smooth bores. The frame and barrels have a gray/brown patina with areas of light roughness. The frame has the Belgian oval ELG proof mark. The bag shaped grip is very good with fine checkering...

Made in 1860s. This is a series II navy. Action works well. The finish has an odd appearance and this gun actually looks like it was either silver or nickel plated at one time. Grips are refinished but look very good.

This is a wonderful matched pair of cased rifled double barrel Devisme style pistols. The following description applies to both pistols. The overall length is approx. 7". The 4" octagon 36 caliber barrels have strong bright, rifled bores. They feature a separate powder chamber that the bullet seats on top of. The barrels are finished in a brown Damascus pattern. They feature blow out plugs....