New member needs info. to identify and determine value of civil-war era 7mm pinfire pistol. I've found no identifying #'s or data on this small pistol- it has 3 1/2" double round bbls., engraved nickle-plated frame, fluted/engraved ebony grip with engraved nickel-plated end cap. The only info. I've seen on the internet describes a 7mm pinfire, double-barrell handbag pistol with a timber stock from England, circa 1860. The person I bought it from displayed it in a hand-made wooden box, claiming this civil-war era pistol, circa 1855.
Any info. to assist in further identification/value of this piece would be greatly appreciated. My experience/knowledge in firearms is in modern issues and the only reason I bought this at the time is that I was "drawn in" by the fact that it was civil-war era. Thanks.
Any info. to assist in further identification/value of this piece would be greatly appreciated. My experience/knowledge in firearms is in modern issues and the only reason I bought this at the time is that I was "drawn in" by the fact that it was civil-war era. Thanks.
, mearns little except that it was made in the rought time frame as millions of other firerms were. As noted, double barrel small handguns were made in Europe ( Belgium and Spain were the main suspects ), and exported by the tens of thousands if not the hundreds of thousands. Pinfires went out of style in the late 1800's , however ammo was still produced untill the 1930's ( that;s how many were still around ). Pictures will be trquired to give any other valid informtion. Please post back so we can have a look at it.
