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Percussion Boot Pistol #3174585
07/23/20 06:45 PM
07/23/20 06:45 PM
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Anybody familiar with old percussion " boot" pistols? Picked this one up recently. About 6.75" long.
Thanks
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Re: Percussion Boot Pistol [Re: wew3006] #3174828
07/24/20 04:56 AM
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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.

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Re: Percussion Boot Pistol [Re: wew3006] #3174844
07/24/20 06:19 AM
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Thanks RK, only mark is number "6" on frame and barrel. It's a pretty nicely fitted piece.
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Re: Percussion Boot Pistol [Re: wew3006] #3175471
07/24/20 07:30 PM
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Its a good looking gun. Impression tells me its English. French and Belgian guns tend to be less blocky and slender.


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