Richard Constable of Philadelphia made this .50 caliber dueling pistol around 1845 to 1850, late in a career that ran from 1817 to 1851, and it uses the back action lock seen on his later guns. The 7 1/2-inch barrel is very fine and keeps most of its original brown finish. Lock and furniture are nicely engraved, the wood is very good with only minor handling wear, and the action works perfectly. It is listed used under antique handgun SKU AH6491.

This is a collector's pistol, and the points that matter are all here: most of the original brown on the barrel, engraving on lock and furniture, a very good stock and an action that works. Delaware buyers aged 21 and over complete the handgun transfer at a licensed dealer, showing the state purchaser permit or a current carry license together with photo ID and Form 4473 before the background check is run.

Key features

• .50 caliber, 7 1/2-inch barrel
• Made circa 1845-1850 by Richard Constable, Philadelphia
• Back action lock, engraved lock and furniture
• Most original brown finish on barrel
• Action works perfectly

It ships to the Delaware FFL dealer you select, who completes the background check before you take it home.