American Gun Craft Diablo 12 Gauge Black Powder Side-by-Side Pistol, 6 in Smoothbore, Break-Action, Blued
The American Gun Craft Diablo is a compact, black powder-only 12-gauge muzzleloading pistol built with side-by-side 6-inch smoothbore barrels and a break-open action. It uses removable 209-primer breech plugs and a single external hammer with a hammer-mounted barrel selector and single trigger. Finished in a dark blued/black oxide with durable synthetic furniture, this small-batch, Made in USA pistol delivers a distinctive two-shot configuration in a compact form.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Not applicable - Smoothbore barrels.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal and furniture show a few minor blemishes consistent with light handling. The bores are clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- American Gun Craft Diablo 12 Gauge black powder pistol
The Diablo features side-by-side 6-inch steel smoothbore barrels paired with an integral top rib and a brass front bead for quick indexing. The break-open action makes loading straightforward, and the compact overall length of approximately 10 inches keeps the profile short and balanced.
Ignition is via removable 209-primer breech plugs, providing a reliable, user-serviceable setup for black powder use. A single external hammer incorporates a hammer-mounted selector to choose the firing barrel, and the single trigger controls both barrels. Capacity is two.
Construction emphasizes durability and control. The metal wears a dark blued/black oxide finish, while the black synthetic birdshead-style grip and short synthetic fore-end contribute to a secure, consistent hold. Weight is approximately 3.2 lb.
Made in the United States and produced in small batches, the Diablo carries a Made in USA rollmark and is hand-assembled by American Gun Craft. The straightforward control layout, robust materials, and compact dimensions make this model stand out among black powder pistols.