Rare Sprague & Marston 36 cal Civil War Boot Pistol This rare and very nice old civil war boot gun was made in the 1860's by W.W. Marston for Sprague and Marston. The gun is quite large, considering it is a 36 caliber. Especially when most bootguns were half its size and fired lead balls twice as large, but then you realize how much better this old boot gun is made. The thick, heavy and very fancy barrel. The smooth trigger guard and bag style grips. This gun was not just extremely accurate, it was extremely powerful and very very deadly.
All the mechanisms are working nicely and other than someone working at altering the word Norwich on the top strap, this is a fine example of a Civil War soldier's boot pistol and will make a wonderful addition to someone's collection.

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Please note: This is a true antique, pre 1898 black powder firearm and as such is considered a collectible antique under Federal Law. Please be aware that some states have differing laws pertaining to old firearms. You are responsible to know the laws of your state of residence before purchasing this or any other antique weapon. Thank you.
Circa: 1860's
Condition: used . antique
Color: patina metal
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Sprague & Marston
Author: WW Marston  

Fine Liege Civil War Boot Gun 50 cal drop trigger Now here is a gorgeous little gun. This fancy engraved little boot pistol bears the ELG markings of the famed Liege of Belgium. Liege produced more guns in the early to mid 1800's than everyone else combined, but not all for themselves. Liege made guns or gun parts for just about every gun maker in existence prior to the Civil War. The Lefaucheux French pinfire pistols are a prime example. Many you may see will have both the Lefaucheux markings and the ELG stamp from Liege.
During the Civil War Liege supplied the Confederate Army with thousands of firearms and this beautiful little boot gun was likely one of them. The gun is about 50 caliber and is nicely engraved, but most striking are the tiger maple grips. Their is also a silver oval plate set into the grips for the owner's initials, but whatever might have been there has been worn away by time. The grips have a few rough spots, but they are still impressive. The gun funstions well and the trigger drops down to fire when you cock the hammer. If it is also to retract on its own, it may need some oil and patience, but I am not so sure it wasn't made as it is now.
What a gorgeous little boot gun.

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Please note: This is a true antique, pre 1898 black powder firearm and as such is considered a collectible antique under Federal Law. Please be aware that some states have differing laws pertaining to old firearms. You are responsible to know the laws of your state of residence before purchasing this or any other antique weapon. Thank you.
Circa: 1860's
Condition: used. antique.
Color: gray metal patina & tiger maple
Country of Origin: BE
Manufacturer: Liege of Belgium
Author: Liege of Belgium  

An Exceptional Civil War Era Drop Trigger Boot Gun ELG WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE NOTE: WE CAN NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS THROUGH PAYPAL FOR ANY OF OUR ANTIQUE FIREARMS. PLEASE PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. THANK YOU. JM

This is really a nice old boot gun. The springs are strong and the mechanisms work wonderfully. The caliber for this little beast is right at 45, so even though the gun is only 7 1/2 inches from tip to tail, it sure would have packed a punch. The Liege of Belgium marking can be seen on the left frame side, just forward of the engraved lock plate. The hammer has two clicks and the drop trigger drops when it should and then snaps back up and out of site after firing with just a little nudge. I don't think this gun was cleaned or messed with at all in almost one hundred and fifty years. It certainly is a fine example of what soldiers in the Civil War commonly called, Boot guns, because a lot of them kept one like this loaded and tucked away inside their boot just in case. Great patina, tight grip, great old gun.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a true antique, pre 1898 black powder firearm and as such is considered a collectible antique under Federal Law. Please be aware that some states have differing laws pertaining to old firearms. You are responsible to know the laws of your state of residence before purchasing this or any other antique weapon. Thank you.
Condition: Antique - works well
Manufacturer: Leige of Belgium