Parlor Pistol

Ronald J. Snow

March 18, 2003 10:04

anyone know of any info on a mid 19th century parlor pistol it may be German ..it's a .22 has markings of a crown bear and the letter U on it as well as the #10

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  Ronald J. Snow

  March 18, 2003 10:04

  Just acquired a Belgian made "parlor pistol". 22 Long caliber, marked PARIS on the barrel and on the base of the grip frame. It has an octagon barrel that is 7 & 7/16 inches long and overall length of the firearm is 11 & 1/4 inches. It is a single shot, opening like a single shot shotgun by means of a side lever on the left side of the frame and the hammer is exposed. The trigger is of the spur type and there is a means of attaching a buttstock. Blue on the barrel remains at 50% and the frame is even gray patina. The bore is excellent and it shoots very well. Any ideas as to manufacturer or value? There are proofings for smokeless powder but nothing to indicate the manufactuer.

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  captkirk3@dslextreme.com

  March 18, 2003 12:00

  Afternoon, Snow...Sorry to say, but, there were Dozen's of Gun maker in Liege,Herstal, Brussel and other Villages thru out Belguim! ...and for some Reason many Gunsmiths and Cottage Makers never Marked the Guns they made...Some times a person gets lucky and Finds a Duplicate that is signed and has inhouse proofs, and is able to acertain who made the gun He/She pocesses....But I would'nt Hold my breath while waiting.....If You Post a Photo, Its possible that Someone out there can help shed some light on the subject...I wish you Well......
  
  Captain Kirk, Tech Staff

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  Ronald J. Snow

  March 18, 2003 12:14

  Thank you sir. You confirmed all that I have been able to find on this piece. I have several customers who wish to purchase the piece so I am going to let them name their poison and see who offers me the best price.

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  rhmc24

  March 19, 2003 05:55

  Interesting you call it a parlor pistol. Parlor pistols (and there were long guns too) fired a cartridge that used only primer without powder to reduce power appropriate to indoor use. They mostly had a mechanism called a Flobert that looked something like a rolling block but without the locking block. The hammer was just big and heavy enough to contain the small pressure. Most were smooth bored. Often parlor guns are found beautifully carved and engraved, inasmuch as indoor shooting was much a sport of the wealthy. Before the cartridge types were those that were muzzle loaded with a round ball, usually about BB size, propelled only by a perc cap. The long gun types usally only about eight inches of the muzzle of the barrel, with an in line primer struck by a long firing pin with trigger in the usual place. Hope this helps.

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