Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This fine Pocket Percussion pistol is definitely a quality item, the frame being made entirely from German Silver, what we call Nickel silver. The pistol was made circa 1835 by the British Gunsmith D. BELL of YORK in the North of England, as marked on top of the barrel. The entire frame issmothered in foliate engraving, with a checkered walnut grip and Silver Lion Mask Butt Cap. Measuring 9 1/4" in overall length, the DAMASCUS steel octagonal barrel measuring 4 1/4".
The pistol features a old-away trigger that only exposes when the pistol is cocked, allowing easy storage in a pocket. The pistol bears British Proof markings and comes complete with i's original steel ramrod stored under the barrel.
A fine quality Pistol for self defense by a YORK CITY maker who worked just 13 years, from 1827 until 1840. In great condition, cleaned and ready to display!
Specifications:
Year of Manufacture: c.1835
Caliber: .47"
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Barrel Length: 4 1/4 inches
Overall Length: 9 1/4 inches
Action: Percussion lock side action
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded
NOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.
- This product is not available for shipping in US state(s): New Jersey
This product is available for international shipping.
IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to posses, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.
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Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to almost any deliverable address across the globe. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.
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