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Beautiful! Wm Chance & Son Travelling Belt Pistol Manufactured in London 1840-1850, w/ "German Silver" accents, .50 Cal, VERY RARE ANTIQUE!
Guns International #: 103413286 Seller's Inventory #: 36924
Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Antique Pistols - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: New England Guns and Parts
Company: New England Guns & Parts
Member Since: 9/26/18
State: Massachusetts
Zip: 01747
Country: United States
Phone: (508) 381-0234
Fax: (508) 381-0236
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 141
Total Number of Listings: 7309
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Shipping costs based on shipping within the continental US. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii or US territories may require additional payment.
Payment Types Accepted: Bank Check/Money Order (no personal checks), Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Credit cards subject to 4% fee.
About Us: The buyer is responsible for obtaining the FFL for shipment. The buyer will insure the FFL is emailed or faxed to New England Guns and Parts in a timely manner. All of our guns are used unless otherwise stated.
Description:
Make: William Chance & Son (London)
Model: Traveling Belt Pistol
Finish: Bright engraved white steel with contrasting German Silver furniture; natural antique patina throughout
Caliber: .50 Caliber
Action: Single-shot percussion
Barrel length: 5 inches
Bore: Smoothbore, octagonal barrel
Grips: Checkered walnut pistol stock with wrap-around checkering, German Silver furniture pieces, and hinged grip cap compartment.
Sights: Original period-correct flattened front bead sight with small rounded rear notch sight
MFG Date: Circa 1840–1850. No SN# or proofs
Features:
• London-made mid-19th century traveling belt pistol
• Extensive scroll-style engraving on barrel, frame, side plates, hammer, screws, trigger guard, belt hook, and other metal components
• White steel major components showing visible heat-treatment lines
• German Silver (also called nickel silver) trigger guard, stock cap compartment, and hinged grip door with warm aged hue
• Integral side belt hook
• Original low-profile sights consistent with period English belt pistols
• Percussion ignition system
Condition: Very good antique condition. The pistol exhibits a desirable, even patina consistent with its age. Engraving remains crisp and well-defined. Metal surfaces show consistent minor finish wear with expected occasional corrosion- great for an almost 200 year old pistol. German Silver pieces are in excellent shape with light verdigris. Wood grip is well-preserved for its age, showing minor handling wear and light scuffs but no abuse. An honest, untouched example. Missing correct metal butt ram-rod.
Shipping Cost: $100
Tech: SRD.123025.3999
This is a highly attractive and well-preserved English traveling belt pistol by W. Chance & Son of London, dating to approximately 1840–1850. Designed as a trade pistol for American pioneers and fur traders, these pistols were crafted with high quality features for maximum trading value to Indian Tribes.
What truly sets this example apart is the extensive scroll engraving much of its steel surfaces, a hallmark of quality London gunmaking. The white engraved steel contrasts beautifully with the aged German Silver furniture, while the wrap-around checkered walnut stock adds both elegance and secure handling.
Unlike many belt pistols that were made without sights, this example retains its original, period-correct front bead and small rounded rear notch sight, a practical but understated feature typical of English pistols intended for real-world use. Their low-profile design is consistent with the era and preserves the pistol’s clean lines.
In very good condition for its age, this pistol shows only light, honest wear with an appealing and collectible patina. The engraving remains sharp, the wood is well cared for, and there is no evidence of modern alteration.
A fine candidate for the advanced collector of British percussion arms or American history collectors, an excellent display piece, and a tangible example of early Victorian-era craftsmanship. Quality London belt pistols with engraving, originality, and this level of preservation are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Price: $3,999.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .50