Percussion Boot Pistol

Posted By: wew3006

Percussion Boot Pistol - 07/23/20 11:45 PM

Anybody familiar with old percussion " boot" pistols? Picked this one up recently. About 6.75" long.
Thanks
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Posted By: roadkill

Re: Percussion Boot Pistol - 07/24/20 09:56 AM

I've seen dozens of them at the gun store. Were very popular in the 1840s - 1880s. Gamblers, prostitutes, and ladies carried them daily. Usually about .30 caliber. Were made in Belgium, England, France, and here. Were inexpensive, simple, and effective. Yours is a nice one. They usually aren't in that good condition. I'd shoot it.

Posted By: wew3006

Re: Percussion Boot Pistol - 07/24/20 11:19 AM

Thanks RK, only mark is number "6" on frame and barrel. It's a pretty nicely fitted piece.
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Posted By: roadkill

Re: Percussion Boot Pistol - 07/25/20 12:30 AM

Its a good looking gun. Impression tells me its English. French and Belgian guns tend to be less blocky and slender.