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[jeriellen]

Hi...
I have this very cool old price but I don't know much about it at all I'd like to. Can someone give me the run down if anyone can and possibly a value.

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[Andy54Hawken]

Hello and Welcome to the forum @jeriellen
You have what appears to be either a Howdah pistol...these were used by European hunters to dispatch dangerous big animals in Africa and India. ( 1840's - 1880's )
Or....
It may be a large bore "Travelers Pistol"...these were popular as self defense pistols for both home and coach travel.
Again , same time period. 1840's -1880's ....
I am leaning towards the 1860's onward here for your pistol.

Are there markings on the locks...?
Be advised that if so....the name could be just the lock maker.
Are there markings on the barrels...these could be who made the pistol...or sold it....

Also have you checked to see if it is loaded...?
Looks like there are no caps on the nipples....run a rod down the bores...and see how far it goes....
And listen to see if you hear a "Thunk"...or more of a metallic ring....the thunk may mean a loaded pistol...the ring is the rod hitting the breech.
The gold inlay at the breech is a nice touch....at one time it looks like the lock had a sliding safety...looks to be broken off and missing.

Edit to add ...
After a closer look...the safety may still be there.....just worn down ...
Platinum vent plugs are also a plus...
You have what is known as a Bar Lock ( percussion ) very English...but also copied by many other countries.
Hammers have some issues...lots of wear....
Nice engraving on the locks and trigger guard...
The crack behind the lock on the tang is common....
Possibly Damascus barrels...not as much a concern here as it is for metallic cartridge breech loading shotguns...
That said....without personally inspecting your pistol...I will not give my Okay to load it and fire it.....
Andy

 

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[orygun]

Welcome.
Cool gun!

 

[dangerranger60]

In the early 80's I had a kit gun that looked a lot like that. It was made by Corsair in Jukar Spain. It was a fun gun and attracted a lot of attn when I shot it.
Yours looks more like an original than the 1980s copy. Congrats! DR