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Rare Loron Patent Antique Single-Shot Pistol 9mm Rocketball
Guns International #: 100620218 Seller's Inventory #: 29469
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge -
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #231, 9mm, 5” octagon barrel with a fine, bright bore that has a couple of small dark spots along its length. This is an interesting pistol that chambers a fulminate-propelled bullet, very similar to the “Rocket Ball” used in Volcanic rifles and pistols. The pistol has a hinged breech that swings up and to the right with front-loading cavity, pierced at the bottom by a frame-mounted stabilizing pin that passes through a tapered hole. The barrel and breech-block retain 85-90% of their original bright blue finish with some mild fading at the muzzle and along the edges of the flats. The rectangular breech-block latch spring on the left side of the frame has some of its original bright fire blue remaining as well. The floral scroll engraved frame has an overall dark gray patina, but with some of the original vibrant color case-hardening still visible, mostly on the underside and on the faceted standing breech. The smooth bag-shaped grip is in fine shape with scattered small handling marks in the original varnish finish, slightly more noticeable on the left side and along the back of the grip itself. The hinged firing pin is no longer present on the hammer; this would've been a fairly long and fragile affair (much like those in needle-fire arms) and was quite prone to breakage. Because of this, the firing pin was easy to replace and was held by a fairly large screw on the left side of the hammer which is still present on this example. Also included is a single, extremely rare example of an original and unfired 9mm/.36 cal. Loron fulminate-propelled, conical bullet. This is a very interesting, handsome, and rare pistol, and would make a fantastic addition to any collection. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Loron
Model: Single Shot
Serial Number: 231
Caliber Info: 9mm
Gauge Info: 9mm