American Percussion Target Pistol

Mid-19th century, unmarked 14.5 in. octagonal rifled barrel with 8mm bore and fitted with a target sight; walnut half-stock, lockplate marked G. GOULCHER and engraved behind the hammer with a hunter, brass trigger guard; wooden ramrod present; the brass screw securing the adjustable rear sight appears to be a knob from a period kerosene lamp. Leather holster included.

LOA 20 in.

Private Antique Arms Collection, North Carolina

Working action; barrel surfaces are cleaned, though not harshly; overall good condition; the holster of the period, with crazed surfaces and lacking three steel bosses.

$400 - 600