Cavalry pommel pistol 2024 rating and value

If you own a pommel gun, and would like to know its value, or if you don't know, the period and model of your weapon, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your weapon, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Then, if you wish to sell your property, we'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.  

Rating and value of pommel guns

Pommel guns are highly sought-after collectors' items. However, price differences can be considerable, depending on model and state of preservation. Nowadays, prices for these objects can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. Buyers from all over the world are interested in the sale of certain rare pieces. The price at which they are sold on the art market ranges from €30 to €61,000, at the moment - a considerable difference, but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to these weapons. A boxed set containing two percussion pommel pistols sold for €61,000, whereas its estimate was between €4,000 and €4,500.  

Value order ranging from simple to prestigious

History and development of the pommel gun  

The first pommel guns appeared under the Ancien Régime and were developed by the various French gunmakers.

Its design evolved from that of infantry and naval pistols, but it was specially designed for horsemen, hence its name - as the pistol is placed in the saddle tree on the horse's saddle.

According to some sources, this type of pistol already existed at the Battle of Marignano (1515), where the Seigneur de Corbion used it after creating it.

It's a handgun, and therefore quite small in length.

The success of collectors' pommel guns    

Pommel guns are very popular at auction, as they are a sought-after collector's item. Production was very high, as this weapon was used for a long time and equipped many armies.

The more famous and esteemed the model, the higher the value of the weapon. This was the case with Tolstoy's pistols and Napoleon I's le Page pistols.

Reasons to auction a pommel gun  

If you own a pommel gun, or any other model, and don't know how to sell it, auctions are one solution. Many collectors are looking for older models. 

These objects are not just weapons, but a historical testimony to the scientific evolution of weapons design.

Know the value of a pommel gun     

If you happen to own a pommel gun from any period and would like to know its value, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your piece, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your property, our specialists will also be on hand to help you find alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.