Percussion Pistols

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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Very Rare Cased Collete...

Very Rare Cased Collete Gravity Pistol (AH8643)...

Price $6,995.00

Made late 1850s to early 1860s. 10mm barrel with an 8 ½” barrel. This gun is in excellent condition with 98% of the original blue The stock is nicely carved ebony in excellent condition. The frame is engraved and finished in French gray. This gun is cased with very fine accessories that match the gun in construction and engraving.

Cranmer Military style...

Cranmer Military style converted to percussion...

Price $700.00

NSN, circa early 1800's, .70 caliber, 9" octagonal to round smoothbore barrel. Barrel and other iron parts a brown/grey patina with surface oxidation noted. Barrel is marked with private Birmingham proof marks, Lock is marked "CRANMER", pistol has been converted from flintlock to percussion. Wood has an old repaired crack noticeable left side, otherwise in very good condition. Ram-rods tip...

Unmarked European...

Unmarked European percussion pistol .70 caliber...

Price $700.00

NSN, circa early 1800s, .70 caliber, 9.75" round smoothbore barrel. Barrel and other iron parts are a dark brown/grey patina with scattered surface oxidation noted. Barrel tang has the number "86" Stock has been varnish at some point with expected nicks, dings and scratches visible. Action functions correctly. Consignment

Unmarked brass barrel...

Unmarked brass barrel percussion pistol .56...

Price $1,800.00

NSN, circa 1840-1860's, .56 caliber, 8" octagonal brass barrel. Overall very good condition with floral visible on the breech, lock plate, hammer, trigger guard and barrel tang. Wood has light nicks dings and scratches noted, checkering remains sharp and crisp. Action functions correctly. Gorgeous percussion pistol. Consignment. 

Unmarked under hammer...

Unmarked under hammer percussion pistol .40...

Price $650.00

NSN, circa 1840-1850, .40 caliber, 10" octagonal to round barrel. No markings are visible, barrel is light grey patina with oxidation visible throughout. Wood is very good with minimal handling marks noted. Action functions correctly. consignment

Springfield Arms Co Belt...

Springfield Arms Co Belt revolver .31 caliber...

Price $1,200.00

NSN, made in 1851, .31 caliber, 4" round barrel. Barrel and other iron parts are a smooth grey patina. Top strap is marked "Springfield Arms Co.", right side is marked "Warner's Patent/Jan 1851". Bore is very good with strong rifling visible. Two piece walnut grips show light handling wear, no cracks noted. Action functions correctly. Only about 100 of this model were made. Consignment.

Pair of Pattison percussion...

Pair of Pattison percussion pistols .65 caliber...

Price $3,500.00

Pistol No.1 NSN, circa 1850, 9" octagonal demcaus barrel marked "N.L. VADY". Barrels original brown finish is very good with light surface oxidation noted. Case coloring is very prominent on breech,hammer and lock plate. Lock plate is marked "Pattison" with floral engraving noted rear of hammer, hammer and breech. Stock is very good with light handling marks present. Edges remain sharp along...

Beautiful Cased Pair of...

Beautiful Cased Pair of French Percussion...

Price $14,500.00

Made circa 1850.46 caliber with a 10” barrels. These guns are in excellent condition with 95% of the original blue on the barrel. The lock, tang and breech plug and butt caps are very finely engraved and case hardened. The wood is nicely figured and shows light handling marks. The checkering is nice and sharp. The trigger guards have all of the original blue. The interior of the case is very...

Cased Gastinne Renette...

Cased Gastinne Renette Pistol(AH8501)

Price $9,500.00

NSN. Mase circa 1840. 45 caliber with a 10 ½”: barrel. The blue on the barrel rates at 99% as restored. The lock, breech plug, trigger guard and butt cap are all nicely engraved. The ebony stock is beautifully carved. This gun comes in a very fine case with the Gastinne- Rennette markings. All accessories are excellent.

Beautiful Belgian Cased Set...

Beautiful Belgian Cased Set of Target Pistols...

Price $10,500.00

NSN. Made circa 1840. 52 caliber with 9 ½” barrels. The barrels has a deep Damascus patter finished in French gray. The lock, hammer, tang and breech plug are all nicely engraved. Woof is very good. These guns come in their original box. There ar two places for pistols that have the profile of one of Devisme’s Designs. The barrels have Liege proof marks. The top of the...

Very Fine Cased Pair of...

Very Fine Cased Pair of Percussion Pistols by...

Price $6,995.00

NSN. Made circa 1820. 55 caliber bores with 8” barrels. These officer pistols were made by the French gunsmith Fatou. He worked in Paris from 1780-1798 when he moved to the Versailles shop and worked under Nicholas Noel Boutet until 1805. He was active to approximately 1830. These guns are in near new condition as restored. The barrels are browned and inlaid in Gold around...

Very Fine Cased Set of...

Very Fine Cased Set of Percussion Pistols by...

Price $12,500.00

NSN. Made circa 1830. 52 caliber with 7 ½” barrels. These are very well made, high quality pistols by one of the best makers. These guns are both in very similar condition with approximately 50% of the brown striped finish the barrels. Both barrels were cleaned at some time. The trigger guards have the majority of the original blue. The stocks are very fine with minor...

Very fine Cased Savage...

Very fine Cased Savage Revolving Firearms...

Price $14,500.00

Serial number 1957. Made circa 1860s. 36 caliber with a 7” barrel. Gun has approximately 80% of the original blue finish. This gun is in a French fitted period dealer case. Very attractive set!

Very Fine Cased Pair of...

Very Fine Cased Pair of Percussion Pistols by...

Price $12,500.00

SN: 11173 . Made circa 1845. 54 caliber with 9” barrels. Both barrels have been cleaned leaving approximately 30% -40% of the original finish. The locks have been re-casehardened. The case is very good and has good flask. The label in the case is a reproduction....

Beautiful Cased Pair of...

Beautiful Cased Pair of Westley Richards (AH8480)

Price $10,950.00

NSN. Made circa 1845. 50 caliber with a 8” barrels. These guns are in very fine condition with 70% of the brown finish. The trigger guard has almost all of the original blue finish. The locks still have over have the case colors. The barrels have been sleeved. Wood stocks are excellent.  The case is very fine. The label is clear and complete. The interior is...

Very Fine Pair of...

Very Fine Pair of Percussion Pistols by...

Price $22,500.00

Made circa 1830. 60 caliber with 10” barrels. Nicholas Noel Boutet was the finest French gunsmith of his time and possible ever. These pair of pistols were made towards the end of his career and were made in percussion. The barrels are swamped and have gold inlaid. The barrels are hand inscribed “Boutet, Director Artiste” and...

Belgian copy of a British...

Belgian copy of a British Model 1842 Percussion...

Price $1,295.00

NSN, circa 1840's, .54 caliber, 6" round barrel. Barrel and other iron parts have been lightly cleaned with spotted areas of oxidation visible. Barrel is Liege marked with "IG:JUST" stamped on the top. Stock has been lightly cleaned with varnish added. Bolt hook is marked "IR". Action holds at half and full cock. 

Massachusetts Arms Wesson &...

Massachusetts Arms Wesson & Leavitt Belt Model...

Price $3,995.00

Serial number 906. Made in 1851. 31 caliber with a 6” barrel. Very fine condition with a bluish brown patina. Good case colors remain on the factory engraved frame. Grips are excellent.

Beautiful Pair of Westley...

Beautiful Pair of Westley Richards Officers...

Price $11,500.00

NSN. Made Circa 1840s. Approximately 65 caliber with a 7” barrels. These guns are all original and are in mint condition. Both barrels have all of their original brown. The breach plugs have all of their case colors. The tangs, locks, and trigger guards are engraved and have all of the original finish. The wood is excellent. The trigger guards have all of the original blue....