DEC JEWELLERY, ANTIQUE & ART AUCTION Tuesday, 4 December 2018 / 10:00 am start

An c.1820 English percussion ‘manstopper’ military or coaching pistol

Estimate: $350

Lot Details

unusually large 8 inch barrel faintly engraved ‘London’, captive ramrod and belt hook to left hand side. Possibly a private purchase by an officer as the 10 bore calibre is the same as that of the standard service musket with possible attribution to use in the Land Wars.


An c.1820 English percussion ‘manstopper’ military or coaching pistol Image 1++
An c.1820 English percussion ‘manstopper’ military or coaching pistol Image 1++