I stumbled onto a percussion .58 pistol barrel fitted with the ramrod swivel and about 12" long; slot for the wedge is about 3-4 inches from the muzzle. It has the 3-leaf rear sight and is in pretty good shape overall; rifling is still pretty good & the finish color is more a plum brown than anything else. I couldn't find a proof mark anywhere, & the sight makes me wonder if it isn't from the 1855 pistol-carbine.
I always wanted a hunting pistol of this sort, and am torn between trying to build on this barrel, or just sell it & put the money towards a plains pistol. I don't have it to where I can get a digital photo right at the moment but if anyone here has an idea about where to get lock, stock etc & about what it'd cost I'd like to hear from you.
Thanks folks-
I always wanted a hunting pistol of this sort, and am torn between trying to build on this barrel, or just sell it & put the money towards a plains pistol. I don't have it to where I can get a digital photo right at the moment but if anyone here has an idea about where to get lock, stock etc & about what it'd cost I'd like to hear from you.
Thanks folks-