Mini Flint Boot Pistol

[apw]

At first I thought this was a toy, but once I got it home and cleaned up a little I noticed all the working parts. After doing some research, and talking to a couple collectors, turns out it's most likely a boot pistol. Possibly a woman's. Unreal!




Some folks think it's a percussion-cap pistol. I'm going to do some electrolysis and clean it up so I can really see the mechanism.

 

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[AZguy]

Wow what an incredible find! Thanks for sharing!

 

[DainBrammage]

Some folks think it's a percussion-cap pistol. I'm going to do some electrolysis and clean it up so I can really see the mechanism.

I would say definitely a percussion piece as there is no pan, frizzen, or frizzen spring. If it is a flint lock it would be a very dainty one at that.

 

[ScottEdvin]

I am thankful to you for sharing picture of this beautiful boot pistol. I always want to have this pistol as it is antique one.

 

[DeepseekerADS]

At first I thought this was a toy, but once I got it home and cleaned up a little I noticed all the working parts. After doing some research, and talking to a couple collectors, turns out it's most likely a boot pistol. Possibly a woman's. Unreal!
Some folks think it's a percussion-cap pistol. I'm going to do some electrolysis and clean it up so I can really see the mechanism.

Excellent find! Please post an updated picture after electrolysis and/or restoration. Unique is the word

 

[Red James Cash]

Its a derringer.Just because its small doesnt make it a womans pistol lol.It was carried in your pocket.There were literally hundreds of makers of derringers.I couldnt find a picture of one with what looks to be two screws or rivets on the side,came close but no cigar.It was loaded by unscrewing the barrel.It could still be loaded.

 

[Guest 1551]

Wow! That is so cool! Wish i could hold that baby!

 

[aztrezhunter]

Nice.