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ENGRAVED Antique Belgian DOUBLE BARREL Side x Side PINFIRE 9mm Cal. Pistol
Guns International #: 102039423 Seller's Inventory #: 220383
Category: Antique Pistols - Cartridge - Handguns - European Pistols
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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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Description:
ENGRAVED Antique Belgian DOUBLE BARREL Side x Side PINFIRE 9mm Cal. Pistol
Here we present an antique Belgian Double Barrel Pinfire Pistol, made circa 1850 likely in Liege, Belgium. This pistol was made for self-defense for the 19th Century citizen. Its twin barrels are chambered for the 9mm Pinfire cartridge, one of the first self-contained metallic cartridges, and certainly one the most initially successful from the 1830s. The barrels hinge down with a press of the lever in front of the trigger guard.
In 1835, notable gun maker and inventor Casimir Lefaucheux patented one of the first self-contained firearms cartridges. This very early design included a case with ball, powder and primer, but what made it different from what was to come later in cartridge development was the “firing pin” that projected out of the side of the case. It was this pin that was struck and detonated the primer inside. His son, Eugene, would build on Casimir’s invention, designing a pistol to take advantage of it. The hammer would be flat and smash down on the side of the cylinder, from which the pin of the cartridge would project. This revolver and pistol design would become prolific, especially in Europe throughout the 19th Century, being adopted by militaries, used by civilians and police, and even being sold for use during the American Civil War. Many makers made both licensed and unlicensed copies.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. Semi-bright bores. The carved grip is solid and remains in good shape. This example has maintained sharp engravings. Liege proofed barrel.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrels are 4-5/8 inches.
Caliber: 9mm Pinfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1050
#220383
SOLD
Antique: Yes