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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Beautiful Pair of...

Beautiful Pair of Philadelphia Dueling Pistols...

Price $16,500.00

Circa 1840. 50 caliber with 9 ½” barrels. Beautiful guns in excellent condition. Barrels has almost all of their original brown finish. The top of each barrel “J. E. EVANS/ PHILADa” Locks hand upper tang are beautifully engraved and case hardened with all their original finish. Trigger guards have original high luster blue. Guns come in an original case that is in excellent...

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Confederate Leech & Rigdon...

Confederate Leech & Rigdon Revolver (AH6657)

Price $35,000.00

Serial 1461. Made in early 1864. 36 caliber with a 7 ½” barrel. This is the highest serial number known. The metal has been cleaned, but remains reasonably sharp. There is some pitting throughout the gun. Grips are very good. All numbers match. The bottom of the grip has a “WH” cartouche. Action works well. This gun has been in several major collections over the last 60 years. This gun comes...

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Belgian Single Shot Pistol...

Belgian Single Shot Pistol (AH6101)

Price $179.95

Made in 1850s. 42 caliber with a 3” turn off barrel. The frame has the Belgian Liege proof. Action works well. The grip appears to be a replacement.

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Hollis & Sheath Howdah...

Hollis & Sheath Howdah Pistol-Carbine (AH6440)

Price $5,500.00

Hollis & Sheath operated as gunmakers in Birmingham from 1849 through 1861. The well-known firm, Isaac Hollis & Sons was the successor. The overall length of this Howdah percussion pistol carbine is approx. 21.5". The 4.7" over-under round with flat top and ribbed bottom 70 caliber smooth bore barrels have fine bores. The barrels have London proof marks. All the metal has a smooth...

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Cased Pair of French...

Cased Pair of French Percussion Pistols (AH6388)

Price $3,250.00

This complete cased set of French percussion folding trigger pistols is very interesting. The pistols have an unusual swinging barrel system that is released by a button on the bottom forward projection. While they are unmarked, they have French characteristics and workmanship and the case inside liner is marked COLLIN, A ROUEN. The overall length is approx. 7.25". The 3.25" octagon to round...

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Over/Under Percussion...

Over/Under Percussion Pistol by Venables (AH6348)

Price $1,150.00

English over/under percussion pistol with rotating barrels. Pistol was manufactured by Venables of Oxford. Caliber is approximately .45 for both barrels. Barrel is 3.25" and overall length is 7.5". One barrel is marked "Venables" the other is marked "Oxford". Frame and trigger guard are very well engraved with scroll/ broad leaf. Barrels rotate simply by putting hammer in half cock and...

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Percussion Greatcoat Pistol...

Percussion Greatcoat Pistol by Egg, London...

Price $895.00

This percussion greatcoat pistol is marked on the frame, EGG, LONDON. This is most likely the firm of Durs Egg but it could have been another of the many members of the Egg family working in London. The overall length is approx. 9". The round 4.5" smooth bore 50 caliber barrel has a good bore with a couple of arear of pitting near the muzzle. There is a Birmingham proof on the barrel. There...

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Single Shot Percussion...

Single Shot Percussion Pistol by WM Martson &...

Price $250.00

Top of barrel flat is marked "WM Martson & Knox New York 1854". Barrels half round and half octagonal. Caliber is approximately .36. Bore has strong riffling. Grips are walnut and good condition. Metal hasa gray patina with some light pitting. Acton works properly. Good overall condition. Reasonably priced. 

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Double Barrel Rifled...

Double Barrel Rifled Percussion Pistol (AH6319)

Price $1,550.00

This double barrel percussion pistol is unmarked but is most likely French. The overall length is approx. 13.5". The 8" round approx. 50 caliber rifled barrels have very good bores with frosting in the grooves. The barrels are bright with light roughness. There is a silver band at the patent breech. The locks, hammers, breech top, and tang feature decorative engraving. The locks and hammers...

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Durrs Egg Percussion...

Durrs Egg Percussion Greatcoat Pistol (AH6296)

Price $2,250.00

The overall length of this Durrs Egg percussion greatcoat pistol is approx. 12". The 6 7/8" octagon 65 caliber smooth bore barrel has a good bore with light roughness. The barrel is bright with much of its damascus pattern showing. The top of the barrel is marked D. EGG PALL MALL LONDON. There is a small brass post front sight and a notched block rear sight. The breech, barrel tang, lock,...

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Percussion Pistol by...

Percussion Pistol by Thomson (AH6157)

Price $1,250.00

Scottish made percussion pistol by Thomson. Lock plate is marked "Thomson" and barrel flat is marked "Edinburgh". Bore is .50 caliber. Barrel is 6" and overall length is 10". Lock is a "bar in the wood" design, generally considered to be a strong construction method. The action works perfectly. The pistol have leaf scroll engraving on the various parts. Pistol has a captive ramrod. The back...

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British Rotating Percussion...

British Rotating Percussion Pistol .45 Caliber...

Price $850.00

Pistol has Birmingham proofs and no makers name. The cock, frame and trigger guard box are all very well engraved and well cut, none of that light surface engraving that lacks inspiration. The stock is very good with nice sharp checkering. Good quality.

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Pair of Durs Egg Percussion...

Pair of Durs Egg Percussion Muff Pistols (AH6350)

Price $1,250.00

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...

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J. Blanch & Son Percussion...

J. Blanch & Son Percussion Pistol (AH6315)

Price $975.00

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.

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Belgian Cannon Muzzle...

Belgian Cannon Muzzle Percussion Muff Pistol...

Price $495.00

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....

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Belgian Folding Trigger...

Belgian Folding Trigger Percussion Muff Pistol...

Price $1,150.00

This is a very high quality Belgian turn barrel, folding trigger percussion muff pistol. The overall length is approx. 6". The approx. 2.5" octagon 49 caliber barrel has a good bore with light erosion. Looking at the muzzle, one would think it is rifled but the false rifling is cut straight and only extends about .5". The barrel and all metal is bright. The exterior of the barrel is...

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Belgian Folding Trigger...

Belgian Folding Trigger Percussion Muff Pistol...

Price $1,150.00

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,...

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Percussion Coat Pistol by...

Percussion Coat Pistol by Mills (AH6362)

Price $1,075.00

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...

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Percussion Coat Pistol by...

Percussion Coat Pistol by Hopps (AH6346)

Price $1,050.00

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.

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American Percussion Pistol...

American Percussion Pistol (AH6130)

Price $750.00

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...

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