Antique 19th-Century Pistol Used in Unusual Tulsa Liquor Store Robbery

TULSA, Oklahoma — Police in Tulsa are investigating an unusual armed robbery at a local liquor store where the suspect used a rare, antique 19th-century pistol to threaten employees and demand cash.

The robbery took place at a liquor store in Tulsa, where an unidentified individual entered the establishment, brandished the historical firearm, and demanded money from the register. Employees, startled by both the threat and the peculiar nature of the weapon, complied with the suspect's demands. The perpetrator took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene before police arrived.

What makes this case particularly notable is the weapon itself. Description of the firearm provided by witnesses and captured on surveillance footage indicates it was a rare piece of nineteenth-century military or civilian weaponry, rather than a modern firearm. Experts note that such antiques are highly sought after by collectors and can be worth significantly more than the cash stolen during the robbery.

Tulsa detectives are currently reviewing security footage and checking local pawn shops and online collectors' markets, suggesting the weapon may have been stolen prior to the robbery. The suspect remains at large, and police are warning the public that despite its age, the historical firearm should be considered active and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the location of this distinct weapon is urged to contact local authorities.