{"product_id":"cased-boxlock-sidehammer-percussion-cap-pistol-with-accessories","title":"Cased Boxlock Sidehammer Percussion Cap Pistol With Accessories","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMid 19th Century 0.54\" Calibre English Sidehammer Boxlock Travelling Pistol In Its Fitted Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attractive oak case with brass fittings and green felt lined compartments containing a relatively short barrelled sidehammer boxlock percussion pistol with associated accessories (percussion cap tin, oil bottle, turnscrew, powder flask and shot).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol is unsigned but is finely engraved and has a swivel ramrod which tucks snuggly under the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel is octagonal, engraved at the muzzle and carries Birmingham Proof Marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one piece wooden grip is in lovely condition with no shrinkage, splits or cracks and is finely hatched across its entirety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a steel buttcap with a sprung hinged compartment for spare percussion caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steelwork is in good condition with a smooth finish and just a couple of areas showing some minor signs of corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is strong and the action is crisp in both half and full position (half position being set just off the nipple).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is in good condition too with the lining being intact and the base also having the green felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has 2 brass sliding catches as well as a central lock (unfortunately there is no key).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old bottle is very clean and unscrews as it should, the cap tin has a damaged R Joyce label and contains a few caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ebony? handled turnscrew is on the small side for its compartment but it is also in good condition, but it is unnamed as is the powder flask which is also in good condition and operates as it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a few shot in the lidded compartment and what may be wadding material in another open compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally the lid shows the brass screwheads around the perimeter and carries a blank circular brass escutcheon, it closes fully and engages with the brass catches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good looking cased set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 8cm, Overall length 22cm, Case 28.5cm x 18cm x 6cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable, ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53820574531912,"sku":"460","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/460.2.jpg?v=1786974300","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/cased-boxlock-sidehammer-percussion-cap-pistol-with-accessories","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}