European 50 Caliber Over and Under Pistol

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Antique Item #C3461

European 50 Caliber Over and Under Pistol

  • Licensing Category: Antique
  • Maker:
  • Model: Percussion
  • Caliber/Gauge: .50 Cal

  • Description:

    An interesting European percussion pistol.  This over and under pistol show 4 1/4" barrels and an overall length of 10 1/4".  There is no evidence of a makers name but there is little question that this pistol was built in Europe.  The barrels and frame show a crown V proof.  We feel that these are spurious English proofs.  This was a practice to help to promote sales of lesser quality weapons.  The caliber is 50. The bore was rifled but now shows heavy corrosion.  The grips are typical western Europe in wood and style.  An interesting factor is the trigger set up.  The right work in the normal manner.  The left is a form of set trigger positions. The finish shows overall pitting.  A pistol that was obviously built as a defence gun.  An uncommon antique pistol.  Not subject to license to purchase or own.