Fenton London Percussion Pistol | Antique English Flintlock Conversion Firearm | Circa 1780–1830

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Offered by Global Assets Auction, Carrying Place, Ontario, Canada, on June 15, 2019, as Lot 259. The piece subsequently entered a private collection in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

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Close-up of octagonal barrel and engraved metalwork on 19th-century English percussion pistol
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  • Video showing multiple angles and close-up details of a 19th-century Fenton of London percussion pistol with engraved steel barrel, lockwork and checkered walnut stock
  • Antique Fenton of London percussion pistol with engraved steel barrel and walnut stock, 19th century
  • Side view of 19th-century English percussion pistol by Fenton of London with checkered walnut grip
  • Fenton London antique percussion pistol showing engraved lock, hammer and octagonal steel barrel
  • Historic English percussion pistol with dark walnut stock, ornate metalwork and London-marked barrel
  • Top view of antique Fenton percussion pistol showing octagonal barrel and engraved steel fittings
  • Opposite side of 19th-century Fenton of London pistol with curved walnut grip and percussion mechanism
  • Close-up of antique percussion pistol lock and trigger assembly with decorative hand engraving
  • Detailed view of checkered walnut grip on Fenton of London 19th-century percussion pistol
  • Close-up of engraved steel lockplate on antique Fenton London percussion pistol
  • Antique English percussion pistol displayed from the side showing full 14-inch profile
  • 19th-century London percussion pistol with ornate engraved hardware and aged steel patina
  • Detailed side profile of Fenton percussion pistol showing hammer, trigger guard and walnut stock
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  • Fenton of London antique pistol showing aged steel barrel and finely shaped walnut stock
  • Close-up of octagonal barrel and engraved metalwork on 19th-century English percussion pistol
  • Full-length view of antique Fenton London percussion pistol with engraved steel and walnut construction
  • “Video showcasing antique Fenton London percussion pistol circa 1780–1830, highlighting engraved steel barrel, lockplate, and walnut stock craftsmanship from Relic & Rarity.
19th-century Fenton London .62 caliber percussion pistol with octagonal barrel, ornate hand-engraved lock and hammer, walnut stock with checkered grip, fine example of English gunsmithing, circa 1840–1860
Video showing multiple angles and close-up details of a 19th-century Fenton of London percussion pistol with engraved steel barrel, lockwork and checkered walnut stock
Antique Fenton of London percussion pistol with engraved steel barrel and walnut stock, 19th century
Side view of 19th-century English percussion pistol by Fenton of London with checkered walnut grip
Fenton London antique percussion pistol showing engraved lock, hammer and octagonal steel barrel
Historic English percussion pistol with dark walnut stock, ornate metalwork and London-marked barrel
Top view of antique Fenton percussion pistol showing octagonal barrel and engraved steel fittings
Opposite side of 19th-century Fenton of London pistol with curved walnut grip and percussion mechanism
Close-up of antique percussion pistol lock and trigger assembly with decorative hand engraving
Detailed view of checkered walnut grip on Fenton of London 19th-century percussion pistol
Close-up of engraved steel lockplate on antique Fenton London percussion pistol
Antique English percussion pistol displayed from the side showing full 14-inch profile
19th-century London percussion pistol with ornate engraved hardware and aged steel patina
Detailed side profile of Fenton percussion pistol showing hammer, trigger guard and walnut stock
Historic British percussion sidearm with octagonal barrel, engraved fittings and checkered wooden grip
Fenton of London antique pistol showing aged steel barrel and finely shaped walnut stock
Close-up of octagonal barrel and engraved metalwork on 19th-century English percussion pistol
Full-length view of antique Fenton London percussion pistol with engraved steel and walnut construction
“Video showcasing antique Fenton London percussion pistol circa 1780–1830, highlighting engraved steel barrel, lockplate, and walnut stock craftsmanship from Relic & Rarity.
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Fenton London Percussion Pistol | Antique English Flintlock Conversion Firearm | Circa 1780–1830

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: London, England
Material: Steel barrel and lock with ornate hand engraving; walnut stock with checkered grip
Period: 19th Century (ca. 1780-1830)

Description

A fine example of English gunsmithing, this .62 caliber percussion pistol was crafted by FENTON of London, a respected name in British firearm manufacture. The pistol features a finely engraved lock, hammer, trigger guard, and side plates, paired with an octagonal barrel marked “LONDON.” Its walnut stock, elegantly shaped and checkered for grip, demonstrates both utility and artistry. Compact yet powerful, this sidearm reflects the height of 19th-century British firearm craftsmanship.

Features

- Lockplate engraved FENTON, denoting London origin

- Octagonal barrel engraved “LONDON”

- Ornate hand-engraving on lock, hammer, and hardware

- Walnut stock with finely checkered grip

- Percussion ignition system, replacing the earlier flintlock design

Cultural Significance

Percussion pistols represented a major technological leap in the 19th century, offering greater reliability and faster ignition compared to flintlocks. London gunsmiths, including Fenton, produced sidearms for personal defense, dueling, and travel, often blending function with elaborate decoration. This pistol would have been carried by gentlemen, officers, or travelers in an age when personal arms were both protective tools and statements of refinement.

Condition

Very good antique condition with honest wear. Steel surfaces show a soft age patina with some minor oxidation. Engraving remains well defined. Walnut stock exhibits light handling marks and wear to the checkering, consistent with age and use. Mechanism intact.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Length: 14 in

Age (Approximate)

165–185 years old

Provenance 

Offered by Global Assets Auction, Carrying Place, Ontario, Canada, on June 15, 2019, as Lot 259. The piece subsequently entered a private collection in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

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Antique Firearm Notice

All firearms offered by Relic & Rarity are sold strictly as antique collectibles and display pieces. They are supplied in disabled/non-firing condition and are not represented, tested, or warranted as safe or suitable for firing. Buyers are responsible for confirming all applicable laws regarding purchase, possession, transport, import, and ownership in their jurisdiction.

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: London, England
Material: Steel barrel and lock with ornate hand engraving; walnut stock with checkered grip
Period: 19th Century (ca. 1780-1830)

Description

A fine example of English gunsmithing, this .62 caliber percussion pistol was crafted by FENTON of London, a respected name in British firearm manufacture. The pistol features a finely engraved lock, hammer, trigger guard, and side plates, paired with an octagonal barrel marked “LONDON.” Its walnut stock, elegantly shaped and checkered for grip, demonstrates both utility and artistry. Compact yet powerful, this sidearm reflects the height of 19th-century British firearm craftsmanship.

Features

- Lockplate engraved FENTON, denoting London origin

- Octagonal barrel engraved “LONDON”

- Ornate hand-engraving on lock, hammer, and hardware

- Walnut stock with finely checkered grip

- Percussion ignition system, replacing the earlier flintlock design

Cultural Significance

Percussion pistols represented a major technological leap in the 19th century, offering greater reliability and faster ignition compared to flintlocks. London gunsmiths, including Fenton, produced sidearms for personal defense, dueling, and travel, often blending function with elaborate decoration. This pistol would have been carried by gentlemen, officers, or travelers in an age when personal arms were both protective tools and statements of refinement.

Condition

Very good antique condition with honest wear. Steel surfaces show a soft age patina with some minor oxidation. Engraving remains well defined. Walnut stock exhibits light handling marks and wear to the checkering, consistent with age and use. Mechanism intact.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Length: 14 in

Age (Approximate)

165–185 years old

Provenance 

Offered by Global Assets Auction, Carrying Place, Ontario, Canada, on June 15, 2019, as Lot 259. The piece subsequently entered a private collection in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

Learn More

Understand the evolution of early firearms in Guns with the Smell of Gunpowder

View a comparable Fenton example at Garth Vincent Antique Arms & Armour

Browse our curated Collectible Firearms & Historical Weaponry Collection

Antique Firearm Notice

All firearms offered by Relic & Rarity are sold strictly as antique collectibles and display pieces. They are supplied in disabled/non-firing condition and are not represented, tested, or warranted as safe or suitable for firing. Buyers are responsible for confirming all applicable laws regarding purchase, possession, transport, import, and ownership in their jurisdiction.

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