1820's percussion overcoat pistol.... value? with pics.

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1820's fine overcoat pistol with captive ramrod, about .57 cal. hooked breech percussion. this pistol is missing its belt hook and butt cap. the wrist has been broken and repaired but gun is in overall decent condition. safety slide works well and lock and trigger are very strong and harmonious. what would the value on this little guy be?




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The Company is still in business, making hose-clamps and such, rather proud of their history; they were already a going concern in 1780.

I agree, this gun is later than 1820; 1840 fits closer.

I certainly would not want to stand in front of it!

Lovely old piece.

We'll see what comes back from the manufacturer......
 
thanks for the replys guys , the pics really dont do it justice but glad you like it. i was under the impression it was earlier than the 40's but thanks for the heads up.
 
There could be two values; As is, and properly restored. A grip cap would have to be made. Is there a cavity in the butt, indicating that there was provision for cap storage? That would complicate making the replacement butt cap - trapdoor mechanism would have to be made. Making a new belt hook would not be a big deal. That repair to the stock is pretty horrible. Might be possible to redo it.
As is, maybe $250? Correctly and professionally restored, $5-$600? Cost of professional repairs would likely exceed the increase in value.
I'd agree that it is later than the 1820s.
Hooked breeches were used on quality guns in the 18th century.
 
yes there is a provision for cap storage. trying to get a value to put it up in the buy/sell section. How long does it take to get approved there?
 
Looks very much like one I saw at our gun show yesterday and I reckoned about 400- as it stood. Will be impossible to get an original butt cap but a creative person might make one up that would be passable. Cheers
 
The rear sight has me intrigued. It looks contemporary {like it was made that way} dove tailed, then soldered in place? Kinda weird.

Most English handguns of the period didn't have rear sights, and the sights they did have weren't dovetailed, rather, they were cut, staked and soldered. If they weren't made from different steel, you would think it part of the barrel.
 
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