{"product_id":"original-19th-century-french-dumonthier-style-double-barrel-percussion-knife-pistol-circa-1840-as-seen-on-history-channel-pawn-stars","title":"Original 19th Century French Dumonthier Style Double Barrel Percussion Knife Pistol Circa 1840 - As Seen on History Channel Pawn Stars","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis very Musket was featured and test fired on an episode of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistory Channel's Pawn Stars\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in August 2024. You can watch it on the episode below:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4dg6y9_IDvM?si=JKo4Y2ZeXKcJZZwE\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBladed 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). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003eBelgian Liege Proof Mark \u003c\/strong\u003eindicating 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall a very interesting antique firearm previously tested fired on the hHstory Channel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1840-1860\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .43\" (11mm)\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Ball \u0026amp;amp; Powder with Percussion Caps\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 14\"\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 20\"\u003cbr\u003eAction: Percussion\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42078982733893,"sku":"ONSV24DWG036","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24DWG036__1A.jpg?v=1728938449","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-19th-century-french-dumonthier-style-double-barrel-percussion-knife-pistol-circa-1840-as-seen-on-history-channel-pawn-stars","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}