Pistol, Completely Handmade Unsigned American Percussion Plains Pistol

The lock is marked "Warranted"

Pistol, Completely Handmade Unsigned American Percussion Plains Pistol, Image 1

The 8 7/8" octagonal rifled barrel is .54 - .58-caliber and is drilled off-center. All iron furniture except small pointed brass lock screw escutcheon. The walnut stock has a flat butt. The gun is almost 14" overall length and has two iron pipes. Originally a flintlock, now converted to percussion. Snail is very unusual - almost a vertical fluted drum. Gun shows lots of wear and scattered pitting.

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