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FRENCH Antique .48 Caliber PERCUSSION Conversion SELF-DEFENSE Pocket Pistol ENGRAVED and CARVED with WIRE INLAYS
Guns International #: 101956335 Seller's Inventory #: 217089
Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Antique Pistols - Flintlock
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
FRENCH Antique .48 Caliber PERCUSSION Conversion SELF-DEFENSE Pocket Pistol
ENGRAVED and CARVED with WIRE INLAYS
Here we present an antique Engraved and Carved Percussion Conversion Pocket Pistol, made circa the late-1700s in France. This pistol would have started out life as a flintlock and converted to the more reliable percussion system as the new technology was developed.
This medium bore pistol would have been used primarily as a self-defense weapon. It is very much like the European equivalent of American Henry Deringer’s pistol. Their effective range was short, and they were frequently used as an adjunct to a sword. Pistols in this era were usually smoothbore, although some rifled pistols were produced. They came in a variety of sizes with the smallest being less than 6 inches and the largest ranging to over 20 inches. The smaller ones, such as this one, would fit into a typical pocket or a hand warming muff and could easily be carried by women.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is clear, smooth, and remains in good shape. Solid stock/grip, contains less than expected handling/storage wear. Wire inlays remain intact. This example is lightly engraved.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4-1/8 inches.
Caliber: .48 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1200
#217089
SOLD
Antique: Yes