Thunderbird Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 I know little about older guns but this has been kicking around in the family for a while. I guess it's a kind of basic pocket-pistol, but wondering what approximate date range people would give it? Thanks. See attached pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFreddysCat Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Difficult to date accurately. First percussion pistols were 1820's and breech loaders superseded percussion by about 1870. Can't really see from the pic but is the ramrod missing or is it a screw off barrel type. Any makers name or markings on the barrel? Feltwad will know more than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Very very early percussion pistols were 1820's, as 1820 was when the percussion cap was invented. The one in the photos is a typical pocket pistol. No fitted ramrod, as no wooden stock. Probably 1840's to 1860's Quite well made, but no Durs Egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted March 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Thanks for the replies so far chaps, as far as I know the barrel doesn't unscrew but then it's probably gunked up solid anyway. Apparently a colliery payroll chap carried it for protection when he was carrying the money bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Looks like it may have "Turn off" barrel (Hexagon and no ramrod) - Barrel unscrews to load. Here's something very similar: https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/anderson-and-garland-newcastle/catalogue-id-2744345/lot-5660246 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Always worth measuring the inside and outside of the barrel to check its not got a chage in it, some people were rather lax in this area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Always worth measuring the inside and outside of the barrel to check its not got a chage in it, some people were rather lax in this area+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted March 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 That was the first thing I did, scoped it with a torch too. It's a nice thing to have, with a bit of family history too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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