{"product_id":"round-framed-percussion-cap-pocket-pistol","title":"Round Framed Percussion Cap Pocket Pistol","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMid 19th Century Foliate Engraved Unsigned Percussion Cap Pocket Pistol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nice round framed percussion boxlock pocket pistol with foliate engraving and a stylised \"Dolphin\" hammer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy barrel is stamped with Birmingham Proof Marks but currently won't unscrew from the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steelwork is in pretty good condition with much of its browning still visible and only a few marks of corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is smooth and the action in half and full position is crisp with the hidden drop down trigger operating as it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bag shaped walnut one piece grip is finely hatched and has a silver (white metal) escutcheon which is blank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a slot in the tang behind the hammer which was for a top mounted safety catch which is now missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't look like this is a converted flintlock so was probably made in the 1830s's or 1840's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a very robust barrel for such a small pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 6cm, Overall length 16.5cm.\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":53938105221448,"sku":"475","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/475.1.jpg?v=1788185920","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/round-framed-percussion-cap-pocket-pistol","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}