Gentleman's capsule pistol signed J. Kain, mid-19ᵉ century - Lot 252

Gentleman's capsule pistol signed J. Kain, mid-19ᵉ century Single-shot percussion pistol dated circa 1845-1860, signed "J. KAIN" on the lock, featuring an octagonal barrel with decorative thundergilt band, lock, hammer and fittings finely engraved with scroll motifs, checkered walnut stock with rounded pommel ensuring a stable grip, ramrod housed under the barrel according to the custom of the time, functional mechanism with half-cocked and fully cocked notches, quality weapon intended for civilian use in the mid-19ᵉ century. Details: maker J. Kain; period circa 1845-1860; single-shot percussion pistol type; materials steel and walnut; overall length 25.5 cm; weight 596 g; condition good overall condition with gray patina of metal, light oxidation pitting, engravings visible, frame shows light wear marks, mechanism functional.