(A) SOUTHERN PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL, POSSIBLY NORTH CAROLINA.

(A) SOUTHERN PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL, POSSIBLY NORTH CAROLINA. Unsigned Antebellum era belt pistol of Southern form, possibly North Carolina. Large bore octagonal barrel engraved with 2 bands at the muzzle. Unmarked blacksmith converted percussion lock. Stock has a long slender grip with checkered back strap, tapering at the pommel which is mounted with a steel cap. Steel trigger guard and mouth. A brass band is mounted at the tip. Includes a later hickory ramrod. CONDITION: Good. Iron has a pleasant dark gray patina with some spotting. Stock appears lightly cleaned with a partially repaired crack on the left flat. Bore shows expected black powder abrasion. Lock requires some adjustment and does not hold in full cock.Name Value Barrel Length 5" Caliber/Bore .56 Smoothbore FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Southern Model Percussion Pistol Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 5", Caliber/Bore, .56 Smoothbore, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Southern, Model, Percussion Pistol, Serial Number, NSN

Estimate:£378.41

View all items fromMorphy AuctionsorMedals, Arms & Armour