To find the value of a black powder pistol, you can start by checking online auction sites like GunBroker or ArmsList, where similar models are often listed for sale. Additionally, consult price guides or collector's books specific to firearms, as well as online forums dedicated to gun collecting. Local gun shops or appraisers can also provide insights based on the pistol's condition, rarity, and historical significance.
First, find a copy of the owner's manual for YOUR pistol. Second, use ONLY black powder, or a modern black powder substitute, such as Pyrodex. The ROUGH rule of thumb is one half the bore diameter in grains of powder. A .32 cal would use ABOUT 12-16 grains of powder.
Made in Italy. 50-150 USD
Check the on line auctions.
check in with ANTIQUEGUNLIST.COM and ask them who you can send pictures to in order to identify your pistol... also furnish details where pistol was found.
have a 1847 black powder flask that I would like to know the value of would appreciate a reply if anyone knows of this antique,rare find would like more information
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There were thousands of black powder guns made in Spain in any given year. These range from very cheap to well made. You did not give us much information to work on- whether it is a rifle, shotgun, pistol, or cannon.
Try the on line auctions like auction arms and gun broker, there are pictures of them there. You may have to look in the archives, but there are several pictures of many models.
Try gun shops, gun shows, want ads.
I have one.
Richland Arms Co, Blissfield, Michigan, imported a variety of firearms, mostly Spanish and Italian-made shotguns, before 1986. I don
You will have to experiment to find out. Start with available reloading manuals