Just wanted to share an old piece

[Galant]

This old beast belongs to my father. I thought it was awesome and I decided I would share it with you guys here.

Occassionally the old man will stick it in his pants, walk around and tell everyone its his pirate gun.

A little history . . . Its an old percussion pistol from the 1800s. I believe It was a prototype from a company marketing to the military at the time. Not a whole ton is known about it.

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[drew]

Can't tell much from the picture but I like your old man's style.

 

[j4545]

Great pic, those were the days. I'd throw a suppressor on it.

 

[Galant]

Tactical flintlock anyone?

 

[BAMCIS]

Careful. The Brady bunch will want to ban that gun because it looks to scary.

 

[Mezzovex]

I want a pirate gun! Nice!

 

[taroman]

The butt looks like it would be a great club, too.

 

[Medic!]

All I can say is those Arrrrrrr nice guns.

 

[orygun]

I wanna see a pic your Ol' Man with stuffed in his belt!

 

[MarkAd]

It is a good thing this a gun forum or I would have thought you were offering something else.
"Just wanted to share an old piece"

nice piece!

 

[wombat]

Galant, thanks for sharing!

The front barrel band for the octagonal barrel, is indicative of military; probably 1840-1850; may even be an early flintlock conversion. No ramrod?
Better pics of the top, sides would might help identification ...

Nonetheless a fun fine pirrrrrate gun ... Seahawk pirates would love it in a belt ...