Belgian Single-shot Percussion Pistol

Description:

Belgian Single-shot Percussion Pistol, c. 1830s-40s, walnut stock with carved butt and forend, lock plate and cock engraved with foliate designs, and a damascus barrel, barrel lg. 9 3/4, overall lg. 15 in.
Estimate $500-700

Stock has a few dings and nicks and missing the cock screw, lock functions but needs some work.


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