A pre-unification German State cavalry pistol made at Suhl in 1854, with the attachment provision for a shoulder stock. It measures around 16 inches overall, with a roughly 9.5-inch round barrel in .56 caliber and a fair smooth bore. The iron has an even brown patina and the brass fittings an untouched patina of their own. The top flat is stamped SUHL with a proof ahead of it; the left oblique flat shows a small crown over c, serial 1173, another crown and an oval Z shield D stamp. An iron blade front sight sits on the barrel and a fixed rear sight on the tang. The lock is marked GH at center, possibly Haenel.

The full-length stock is good with an old stress crack behind the lock, and the left flat is dated 1854. The ramrod is missing. The action functions correctly. For a Delaware collector of continental military arms this is a well-marked cavalry piece for display and study, sold used in the condition stated.

Key features

• .56 caliber, roughly 9.5-inch round barrel
• Made in Suhl, dated 1854, serial 1173
• Shoulder stock attachment provision
• Iron blade front sight, fixed tang rear sight
• Ramrod absent, old stress crack at rear lock

It ships to your chosen Delaware FFL dealer, where photo identification, Form 4473 and the background check are completed in person.