Original Victorian Era European Continental Percussion Pistol for U.S. Market - Circa 1845 U.S. Uniforms What a hero

What a hero

Both ram rods appear to be later light wood replacements

a Plantation

along with some oxidation

The Big Red One conducted reconnaissance-in-force and ambush operations

Original Victorian Era European Continental Percussion Pistol for U.S. Market - Circa 1845 U.S. Uniforms What a heroOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely continental style percussion pistol was almost certainly made in Lige, Belgium for the European and American export markets. These were quite popular for self protection, and were patterned after the typical French style, albeit more utilitarian. Pistols like this were equally at home on dark Streets of New York or of London in Victorian England. The smoothbore barrel measures just over 4" in length, and