Belgian pinfire pistol circa 1810 - 1850
11 January 2023
Description

Excellent condition in perfect working order. "E L G" proof mark.

Dimensions

9mm

Provenance

From Civil War era but not stamped CSA. Purchased in Maine 1989.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 2 days
By Gregory
Jan 13, 16:26 UTC
Fair Market Value
$200 - $400 USD
Suggested Asking Price $300 USD
What does this mean?

Dear William,

Thank you for your help and patience.

The presented object appears to be a pinfire revolver. The revolver is not stamped or hallmarked. It is comparable in its design to the Chaineaux pinfire revolver which was in usage around 1850/70. The inside of the handle is stamped by the owner "M.S. Earl".
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in good condition and no severe damage is visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 200 to 400 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.

With kind regards,
George

William rosen Jan 13, 18:04 UTC

George- I uploaded 4 more images. There are inscriptions inside the grips that are found when removed from the gun. Also, there are some inscriptions on the ejector that resemble notches as in "kills" maybe? Just above, on the barrel there is the letter "V". I took a photo of the gun in subdued daylight on the windowsill, and I think this shows the patina. I have never fired the gun but I purchased it from an antique dealer who was quite knowledgeable on the subject and told me it is in fine working order. I purchased a 10mm reload to try the pistol out but it is a little too big so I -think- it is a 9mm bore. Please let me know if you received the 4 photos I uploaded just now. Thank you, Bill Rosen

William rosen Jan 16, 20:49 UTC

Thank you, George. I trust your research and knowledge and now I know the value of this pinfire handgun.

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