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Early 1800s EUROPEAN Antique .79 Percussion Conversion RIFLED “MANSTOPPER” OFFICER’S STYLE Short Range SELF DEFENSE Pistol
Guns International #: 102476406 Seller's Inventory #: 230954
Category: Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Antique Rifles - Percussion
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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:
Early 1800s EUROPEAN Antique .79 Percussion Conversion RIFLED “MANSTOPPER”
OFFICER’S STYLE Short Range SELF DEFENSE Pistol
Here we present an antique European Percussion Conversion Belt/Holster/Coat Pocket Pistol, made circa the early 19th Century likely in mainland Europe. This example would have started out life as a flintlock and converted over when the more reliable percussion firing system was introduced. This large bore flintlock pistol was used primarily as a self-defense weapon. 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 large-sized ones, such as this one, are what would be carried in the busy streets of Paris or London in the pocket of a gentleman’s coat or tucked into his belt during the tumultuous times of the mid-1700s to the early 1800’s in Western Europe. This also could have been privately purchased by a military officer to be carried into battle. This one features a “Manstopping” .79 caliber bore.
The overall condition is good. Robust action. The bore is in good shape with rifling. Nicely checkered grip. Soid stock. A screw is missing from the side plate.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 9 inches.
Caliber: .79 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1200
#230954
SOLD
Antique: Yes