JOSEPH KIRNER 1807 PISTOL SET

Step into the shadowy world of aristocratic honour and personal justice with the Joseph Kirner 1807 Pistol Set—a striking replica of an early 19th-century French percussion pistol, faithfully reimagined by Kolser. Measuring 32 cm, this elegant duelling pistol recalls a time when settling scores was done with with flint, powder, and nerve.

This piece echoes the age of Louis XV, a monarch whose misjudged rule fanned the flames of revolution. In an era marked by opulence and upheaval, sidearms like these became both symbols of status and tools of deadly etiquette. Crafted with precision from durable silver-plated metal and resin, Kolser preserves every detail of the original: from the sleek barrel to the polished grip designed to feel like a true extension of the duellist’s arm.

While flintlock by style, this pistol set transitions into early percussion cap design, a technical evolution favoured in the late 18th and early 19th centuries by French and Belgian gunsmiths. Rifled bores were introduced to improve pellet precision, ensuring that a single shot could deliver justice—whether in the form of “first blood” or a fatal blow.

More than just a decorative item, this replica invites you into a vivid narrative of nobles, revolutionaries, and cold dawn duels in misty fields. It’s a piece of history made tangible, made for those who appreciate both the craftsmanship and the thrilling stories that these weapons tell.

The Joseph Kirner 1807 Pistol Set is ideal for collectors of antique-style weaponry, historical reenactors, LARP participants, and interior decorators seeking a conversation piece rich in elegance and intrigue. With its silver-metal finish and well-balanced feel, it can be proudly displayed in a shadow box, used as a theatrical prop, or simply admired up close for its detail and historical relevance.

Whether you’re drawn to the romanticised codes of duelling honour or fascinated by the craftsmanship of early European firearms, this set embodies the soul of a lost era—where courage, reputation, and a steady hand were everything.