P. Bondini Underhammer Percussion Pistol, .36 Cal, 6 in Octagonal Barrel, Italian Proofed 1981, Blued/Case-Hardened
This P. Bondini underhammer percussion pistol is a .36 caliber, single-shot muzzleloader built in Italy and proofed at Gardone in 1981. It features a 6 inch blued octagonal steel barrel, a color case hardened frame, and a one-piece walnut saw-handle stock. Notable details include an underhammer ignition with a brass flash-cup, a brass front sight, and a sliding-leaf elevation-adjustable rear notch.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small blemishes are present on exterior surfaces. The bore presents a bright appearance, and the rifling shows some blemishing consistent with prior use.
What’s Included
- P. Bondini Underhammer Percussion Pistol (.36 caliber)
The underhammer ignition with a brass flash-cup places the cap and flash channel directly beneath the bore, a hallmark of this pattern. The single trigger and one-round capacity keep operation straightforward.
The 6 inch blued octagonal steel barrel is marked with the inscriptions "cal .36 - Black Powder Only" and "P. Bondini - Made in Italy." These markings clearly identify its caliber and intended propellant.
Sighting equipment includes a brass front sight and a sliding-leaf, elevation-adjustable rear notch, providing practical, user-adjustable elevation control.
The frame wears a color case hardened finish, complementing the blued barrel. The one-piece walnut stock has a saw-handle, target-style profile with no checkering, offering a classic underhammer pistol form.
Proofed at the Gardone V.T. proof house, this pistol carries the Italian proof crest, the star-over-PN black powder proof, and the boxed AH date code confirming 1981. It is a reproduction from the 1980s with Italian origin.