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French percussion pistol, 1832
Availability: 26 in stock
SKU: PIC-002In the first half of the 19th century, the percussion lock replaced the flintlock. Instead of a flint, the hammer struck a small percussion cap placed on a vent, and the flame passed directly to the charge in the barrel. The system was more reliable, especially in damp conditions, and malfunctioned far less often than the flintlock.
This reproduction of an 1832 French percussion pistol has a metallic gray barrel, lock, and fittings decorated with scroll engravings, and a curved wooden stock. It measures 37 cm and weighs 515 g. Its mechanism simulates firing and accepts percussion caps, but it does not fire projectiles.
Identification
- Model
- Single-shot percussion pistol
- Country of origin
- France
- Historical period
- First half of the 19th century (1832)
Physical characteristics
- Main material
- Metal and wood
- Overall length
- 37 cm
- Weight
- 515 g
- Finish
- Barrel, lock and fittings in metallic gray with scroll engravings; wooden stock with metal appliqué on the grip
- Mechanism
- Mechanism that simulates firing; accepts caps (does not fire projectiles)
Legal classification
- Legal category
- Decorative reproduction, not a firearm
- Permitted use
- Collection, decoration and historical reenactment
- Shipping restrictions
- Sale and shipping only to those over 18 years of age
Reproduction made of metal and wood. The barrel, firing pin with hammer, and fittings have a metallic gray finish with scroll engravings; the wooden stock has a metal fitting on the grip. The mechanism simulates firing and accepts percussion caps; it is not a firearm.
- Reproduction of a French percussion pistol from 1832.
- Barrel, lock and fittings in metallic gray with engravings.
- Wooden stock with metal appliqué.
- Mechanism that simulates firing; accepts percussion caps.
- 37 cm and 515 g.
- Decorative reproduction; sale only to those over 18 years of age.
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