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Antique European O/U Pinfire Pocket Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD
Antique European O/U Pinfire Pocket Pistol
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Antique European Over/Under Swivel-Barrel Pinfire Pocket Pistol, unmarked as to maker or origin, NVSN, 9mm cal., 2.5'' octagonal barrel group without sights swivels on central axle for firing; standing-breech frame has spring-button at bottom to latch barrels, tall central hammer, integral spurtrigger sheath and bag-style gripstraps, two-piece checkered and varnished hardwood grips. Mfg'd ca. 1860s-80s, probably with full-blued finish originally. Condition is very good retaining no metal finishes but overall gunmetal gray with general light-to-medium cleaned pitting, especially to barrel group. Grips are sound showing moderate wear and no finish. Action functions (barrel lockup a bit loose); bores show overall etching and faint rifling. Est.: $300-$500. (Antique)(John Ackerman collection)