This French Model 1822 pistol was originally a flintlock. It was later altered to percussion and rifled. The overall length is approx. 14". The 7.75" round 69 caliber barrel has a fair bore with moderate pitting and barely visible rifling. The barrel is numbered 4821 forward of the bolster. It features a round post front sight and notched block rear sight. The all metal has a brown patina...

This very unusual Austrian single shot percussion pistol was rebuilt in Belgium and then appears to have been exported to the US. The lock markings are somewhat mystifying as the typical Austrian 852 (1852) is found at the bottom center along with US slightly forward and below the bolster and a US style 1851 horizontally at the tail. This pistol started life as a Model 1851 Austrian Augustin...

Similar to a 1763 pistol, but not quite a 1763. This gun looks to be assembled and may be an officer’s pistol. The lock is a military Charlesville lock as is the front barrel band and barrel. The stock has been checkered and the trigger guard and butt cap have been...

This is a nicely unit-marked Danish 14 bore (69 caliber) Model 1849 ring hammer percussion service pistol. The overall length is approx. 17.25". The approx. 10.75" round smooth bore barrel has a fine mostly bright bore with no roughness. It is marked on the left toward the breech 4 DR. (4th Dragoons?) ES.83. with 881 (most likely the serial number) below. The right side has two small proof...

The Dutch Model 1873 (Old Model) solid frame double action revolver is the rare small Klein model variation. This is an officer's revolver. The overall length is approx. 9.5" vs. the approx. 12" of the standard model. The 5 3/16" octagon 9.4mm caliber barrel has an excellent bright bore with strong rifling. The gate-loaded cylinder holds six rounds. All metal has a smooth blue patina with...

The French Model 1837 series of arms were some of the first percussion guns manufactured for the French military. This Model 1837 Naval and Marine pistol is approx. 11.5" long. The 6" round 60 caliber smooth bore barrel has an excellent bore. The barrel tang is marked Mle 1837 (Model 1837). All the metal is bright with light scattered staining. The lock is marked Mre Rle de Chatelleraault...

This Austrian Model 1798 flintlock cavalry is rarely seen today. The overall length is approx. 17". The approx. 9.75" round 67 caliber smooth bore barrel has a fair dark bore with some roughness. With the exception of a 0 on the side plate and the issue number of 138 on the butt cap, the gun is unmarked. All the metal has a brown patina with areas of very light roughness. The brass nose cap,...

This pistol started as an Austrian Model 1851 tube lock cavalry pistol. About 1866, Austria sold a large number to gun firms in Liege, Belgium. Having a market for flintlock pistols in Africa and South America, the Belgians altered the tube lock action Model 1851 pistols, for which there was no demand, into flintlocks. This required a new hammer and frizzen and entailed a new Belgium proof...

This is a very nice Danish Model 1772 heavy dragoon flintlock holster pistol. The overall length is approx. 20.5". The 13" round 70 caliber barrel has a very good smooth bore with very light erosion. It has a large brass blade front sight. The barrel is bright with light staining. It is marked in large script at the breech with what appears to be SCN 21 over a 14 with a small R inspection...

The French Model 1837 series of arms were the first percussion guns manufactured for the French military. This Model 1837 Naval and Marine pistol is approx. 11.5" long. The 6" round 60 caliber smooth bore barrel has a fine bore. The barrel tang is marked Mle 1837 (Model 1837). All the metal is bright with scattered staining. The lock is marked Mre Rle de Chatelleraault (Royal Manufactory of...

The Dutch Model 1873/1919 model started life as Model 1873 (Old Model) 9.4mm caliber army revolver (See Military Firearms, 3rd Edition, page 251). It has been modified to fire tear gas projectiles. It remains chambered for the 9.4mm cartridge but with a 12mm smooth bore barrel which has been shortened to 1.9". There is no front sight. This revolver is marked P. STEVENS over MAASTREICHT on...

This German State percussion cavalry pistol with provision for the attachment of a shoulder stock was manufactured in Suhl in 1854. The overall length is approx. 16". The approx. 9.5" round 56 caliber has a fair smooth bore. All the metal has a smooth brown patina and the brass parts have a nice untouched brass patina. The barrel top flat is marked SUHL with a proof forward of that. The left...

This is a very nice Swiss Model 1842 single shot percussion pistol. The overall length is approx. 14.5". The approx. 8.25" round 70 caliber barrel has a good smooth bore with some erosion. All the metal is bright with scattered stains. The barrel, lock, trigger guard, nose cap, side plate, and butt cap have crown over BF proof marks. There are no other marks. The stock is very good with...

This Prussian Model 1850 Percussion pistol is dated 1868. The overall length is approx. 15". The 8.75" octagon to round 60 caliber barrel with cannon muzzle has a fine smooth bore. The barrel mostly has a smooth brown patina. It is marked on top flat at the breech with a crown over W (Fredrick William), on the left oblique flat 1868 with a small crown over W to the rear, and, on the left...

Rare five pistol ensemble of Royal Spanish Miguelet lock horsemans size pistols. Each one is similar yet different due to Royal inscription on barrels. 

Pistol No. 1 is inscribed on barrel "Cavar A del Cuerpo Del Rey" (Cavalry Body Guards of the King.), and has a silver inlay of the seal of the King (Seal of Aragon and Castiles). Below seal is makers gold sink (Bustindui); a very well...

British Early Sea Service Pistol. This is a later percussion conversion pistol with a crown on the lock plate. The pistol has a captive ramrod and London proofs. Barrel is six inches, lock and pistol 12” overall length. There is a lanyard loop in the bottom of the butt cap. The action works perfectly. Overall, this pistol is in very good condition. There is an example of this pistol pictured...

British Sea Service Pistol. Tower marked lock, dated 1855, Crown VR (Queen Victoria). Inspector marks “JW” on the left side stock flat. Bore is .65 Cal and rifled. Bore is very good. Barrel is six inches. This pistol is not fitted with a belt hook and never was. Condition is excellent to arsenal new.

British Pattern 1858 Pistol. Lock marked "Crown VR" and 1862 over Enfield. Stock is double circle cartouched, 1862, Enfield. Last of the muzzle loading issue pistols for lancers and sergeant majors of cavalry units.

British 1842 Pattern Coast Guard Percussion Pistol. Dated 1842. Early pattern lock crown VR and tower marked and dated on lock. The overall condition is very good plus. Action works perfectly. Stock is very good plus with sharp edges and has 2 or 3 tiny dings, no cracks or chips. Lock markings are sharp and clear. Barrel has a captive Ramrod. Bottom of butt is missing the lanyard ring stud....