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A rare primitive side hammer single shot percussion pistol by B. FOWLER JNR. HARTFORD. CONN.Ref 1527
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A rare primitive side hammer single shot percussion pistol by B. FOWLER JNR. HARTFORD. CONN.Ref 1527
A rare primitive side hammer single shot percussion pistol made by B. FOWLER JR of HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT. Circa 1840. The frame made of brass. The 7 inch heavy part round, part octagonal barrel fitted with double white metal bands, the barrel engraved on top B. FOWLER. Walnut stock with two silver panels inlaid in the wood grips and a wide iron trigger guard. Wooden ramrod (probably a replacement). This style of pistol began to appear around the 1830's. In reasonably good condition. Approx .41 calibre. Action in working order but very stiff. Overall length 11 inches. For a very similar pistol please see page 334 in Flayderman's guide to Antique American Firearms, 7th edition published 1998. A very rare type of typically American primitive pistol. Ref 1527.
This is an obsolete antique pistol and is sold as a collectors item only.
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We carry in stock the largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in Great Britain. Every item is guaranteed to be original. Single items and collections always wanted. Please call us if you have any items for sale. We will pay top international prices for good items. All transactions are treated in strict confidence. Immediate payment. Established since 1968.
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This is an obsolete antique pistol and is sold as a collectors item only.
No Licence is required in the United Kingdom.
We are pleased to accept payment by debit card / credit card, or direct bank transfer, we make no extra charge for paying by card when you pay online using the World-Pay payment gateway, it is simple and very easy to use and protects both the buyer as well as the seller. Simply click the buy-it button on the item that you wish to buy, you will automatically be taken to the World-Pay secure site to enter your payment details.
We carry in stock the largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in Great Britain. Every item is guaranteed to be original. Single items and collections always wanted. Please call us if you have any items for sale. We will pay top international prices for good items. All transactions are treated in strict confidence. Immediate payment. Established since 1968.
Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation.
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