The U.S. Model 1808 pistol is a very rare American martial handgun, with only 3,000 made, and this example has been converted to percussion. It is listed used as antique handgun SKU AH5552. The supplier is direct about condition: worn but complete, with markings that are faint yet present, metal in a dark gray patina and wood that is very good. The belt hook has been removed.

A converted 1808 is a working-life gun that stayed in use long enough to be updated from flint to percussion, and the wear shows that history rather than hiding it. For a Delaware collector it fills a hard slot in a U.S. martial pistol collection at a condition level that is clearly described. At the point of sale it is handled like any other handgun here: the dealer needs photo ID, Form 4473 and a background check, and the buyer needs the state purchaser permit or a current Delaware carry license.

Key features

• U.S. Model 1808, only 3,000 made
• Converted to percussion
• Markings faint but present
• Dark gray patina, wood very good
• Belt hook removed

It ships to the Delaware FFL dealer you name at checkout, where the paperwork is finished before you collect it.