American Percussion Cap Bootleg Pistol Obsolete Muzzleloader

19th Century Single Action Bootleg Pistol with Ring Trigger

With foliate engraving and a two piece wooden grip, in overall good condition. The very heavily walled barrel is rifled.

The mechanism works well and the hammer is swept back which suits this style of pistol well.

It is understood that this type of pistol is associated with the Wild West Gold Rush and gamblers.

Great interesting piece of history,

Barrel length 12.5cm, overall length 22cm

This antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license.