Description

Percussion Cap Antique Pistol – Obsolete Calibre | Historic Collectable Firearm

This Percussion Cap Antique Pistol is a fine example of 19th-century gunsmithing, chambered in an obsolete calibre that classifies it as an antique firearm. Beautifully crafted and historically significant, this single-shot muzzle-loading pistol represents a pivotal evolution in firearms technology, bridging the gap between flintlock and cartridge-based weapons.

Featuring a traditional percussion ignition system, this antique pistol utilises a cap placed on a nipple, which is struck by the hammer to ignite the powder charge – a significant advancement in reliability over earlier ignition methods. The barrel, lock mechanism, and stock all showcase the craftsmanship and materials typical of the era, with patina and wear consistent with age, offering authenticity and charm to collectors and enthusiasts alike.

This pistol is chambered in a non-standard, obsolete calibre. As such, it can be legally owned by collectors without a firearms certificate.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector of antique arms, a historical re-enactor, or simply an admirer of 19th-century weaponry, this percussion cap pistol is an exceptional piece of British firearms heritage.

Key Features:

• Genuine antique percussion cap pistol

• Obsolete calibre

• Authentic period detailing and patina

• Ideal for collectors, display, or educational use

• Origin Summary:

  • Country of Origin: United Kingdom (primarily England and Scotland)

  • Time Period: Circa 1820s–1850s

  • Key Innovator: Rev. Alexander Forsyth, a Scottish clergyman, is credited with pioneering the concept of chemical ignition systems in the early 1800s. His work laid the groundwork for the percussion system.