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Model 1839 Custom and Coast Guard Pistol c1844
Price:
Condition:
Excellent
Caliber:
.55
Action/Type:
Percussion
Status:
FOR SALE
Date Added:
26/09/26
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ALL FIREARMS MUST BE TRANSFERRED THROUGH A LICENSED FIREARMS DEALER
ALL FIREARMS MUST BE TRANSFERRED THROUGH A LICENSED FIREARMS DEALER
Offered here is an excellent and crisp, model 1839 Customs and Coast Guard percussion pistol dated 1844.
The model 1839 was made with a percussion conversion lock without a safety catch. These pistols where issued throughout the British Empire.
The .55 caliber, smoothbore barrel measures 6 inches while the whole pistol measures 11 ½ inches. The barrel has various inspection marks and an attached swivel rammer.
The stepped lock has boarder line engraving and is marked with the Royal VR cypher, ‘TOWER 1844’ and the crowned arrow for government ownership. The flat hammer also has boarder engraving. The action is in excellent working order.
The brass furniture including the butt swivel, is also in excellent condition.
The full-length walnut stock is in very good condition with only slight handling marks.
For a pistol that was widely issued throughout the Empire it is in remarkably excellent condition.
Sold as a collector item only.
Price includes shipping within Australia, layby available.
The model 1839 was made with a percussion conversion lock without a safety catch. These pistols where issued throughout the British Empire.
The .55 caliber, smoothbore barrel measures 6 inches while the whole pistol measures 11 ½ inches. The barrel has various inspection marks and an attached swivel rammer.
The stepped lock has boarder line engraving and is marked with the Royal VR cypher, ‘TOWER 1844’ and the crowned arrow for government ownership. The flat hammer also has boarder engraving. The action is in excellent working order.
The brass furniture including the butt swivel, is also in excellent condition.
The full-length walnut stock is in very good condition with only slight handling marks.
For a pistol that was widely issued throughout the Empire it is in remarkably excellent condition.
Sold as a collector item only.
Price includes shipping within Australia, layby available.
0419610065
Australian Capital Territory
D/L#: N0014017
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