Original 19th Century French Dumonthier Style Double Barrel Percussion Knife Pistol Circa 1840 - As Seen on History Channel Pawn Stars
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This very Musket was featured and test fired on an episode of History Channel's Pawn Stars in August 2024. You can watch it on the episode below:
Original Item: Only One Available. This intimidating and beautiful weapon was likely designed by Joseph-Celestin Dumouthier in Paris in the mid-19th century. His surname is regularly seen spelled both as Dumouthier and Dumonthier in period sources and modern works. He was active from 1840 to around 1900 and is listed in period sources as originally from Houdan in northern France. He patented "couteaux de chasse pistolets" (knives with hunting pistols) in 1840.
Bladed pistols had, by that time, already been manufactured for multiple centuries in Europe for use as hunting sidearms used to finish off wounded boars and other game. Some of these fascinating weapons are known to have been given to world leaders, including Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico (in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago).
The upper section of the quillions pull back revealing the nipples and serve as the hammers. When the right hammer is pulled back, the right folding trigger extends. The same process for the left hammer and trigger. One hammer (qullions) bears a Belgian Liege Proof Mark indicating Belgian manufacture or possibly imported to the Belgian market. The barrel caliber is approximately .43" or 11mm. The blade is 14 inches long and unmarked. Functions soundly and is in overall good condition with signs of age and use. Comes complete with a later 19th century leather scabbard.
Overall a very interesting antique firearm previously tested fired on the hHstory Channel.
Specifications:
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1840-1860
Caliber: .43" (11mm)
Ammunition Type: Ball & Powder with Percussion Caps
Barrel Length: 4"
Blade Length: 14"
Overall Length: 20"
Action: Percussion
Feed System: Muzzle-Loading
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