A British military percussion pistol in 76 caliber with a 9-inch barrel, put together from parts of more than one gun and dating to the early 1800s. The lock is marked Tower, the barrel carries a dark brown patina and the ramrod is missing. There is no serial number. The supplier describes it plainly as a composite, so it should be judged as a representative example rather than a matched original.

Composite pistols like this suit a Delaware collector who wants a Tower-marked percussion arm for display or study without the hunt for a fully correct piece. The large bore and brown patina make it a convincing shelf piece, and the missing ramrod is the one gap to fill if you want it complete. It is listed as a used antique handgun and transfers through a Delaware dealer as the page note describes, with photo ID and Form 4473 at the counter. Request close photos of the lock marking and the barrel before you decide.

Key features

• British military percussion pistol, early 1800s
• 76 caliber, 9-inch barrel
• Lock marked Tower
• Composite of parts from different guns
• Dark brown patina, ramrod missing

It ships to the Delaware FFL dealer you select, where the transfer paperwork is completed before release.