Unknown Percussion Pistol

[David R]

I posted a link to this to a friend who is a working gunsmith and restorer, and he thinks it a 20thC piece....

[fernando]

I would agree 20th century. Hammers shaped as dolphins are not uncommon, i would say. But then, not questioning this is an operational gun, it looks however rather 'artificial' for a serious weapon .
Maybe i am on the wrong impression side, though .

[David]

Originally Posted by fernando

Hammers shaped as dolphins are not uncommon, i would say.

Yes, apparently this is a design which is quite prevalent now that i search it out. The first photo is of a pistol of unknown origin and the second is from a Belgian double barrel (a bit fancier), both 19th century . The shot of just the hammers are modern made and they claim it is a copy of a 19th century design by an Ohio gun maker. So i guess the dolphin hammers do nothing in determining origin of the original weapon here.