1013/L Denix ITALIAN CIRCA 1825 PERCUSSION PISTOL Price: $39.00 Overall Length: 15" Weight: 1 lbs 2 oz. These handsome collector model guns are made of antique finished zinc cast metal and polished European hardwood. The screw heads are molded into the metal and cannot be removed. These models cannot withstand misuse or excessive dry-firing. Cannot be made to fire real ammunition.

“Caplock” or "Percussion Lock" pistols were so called because the lock system causes a percussion cap to be struck by the hammer when the trigger is pulled. Powder inside the cap ignites and this in turn ignites the main powder charge, which propels a lead ball from the barrel. Most (though not all) caplock firearms were loaded from the muzzle of the gun (muzzleloaders).

The Caplock was a great improvement over the flintlock as it was less susceptible to weather-related misfires. The original of this pistol was made in Brescia, Italy in about 1825.

This non-firing version is accurately detailed and shows typical Italian craftsmanship – a great costume or conversation piece, ready for display in your home or office.

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BARREL LENGTH: 9”
OVERALL LENGTH: 15”
WEIGHT: 1lb 2oz
BOX HEIGHT: 15”
BOX WIDTH: 5”