Denix 19th Century French Percussion Dueling Pistol, Brass - Non-Firing Replica
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Denix 19th Century French Percussion Dueling Pistol, Brass - Non-Firing Replica
14.6 inches (37 cm) total length 515 g
old gun (France 19th century) reissue gun
Material: Zinc alloy and wood
bullet launcher (imitation gun) This is not an air gun, airsoft gun, or gas gun
French Design. Caplock or Percussion Lock pistols were so called because the lock system causes a percussion cap to be struck by the hammer when the trigger is pulled. Powder inside the cap ignites and this in turn ignites the main powder charge, which propels a lead ball from the barrel. Most (though not all) caplock firearms were loaded from the muzzle of the gun (muzzleloaders). The Caplock was a great improvement over the flintlock as it was less susceptible to weather-related misfires. The original of this pistol was made in Brescia, Italy in about 1825. This non-firing version is accurately detailed and shows typical Italian craftsmanship ? a great costume or conversation piece.