A1101

Small pocket pistol; boxlock percussion cap action, some engraving on the side of lock; turn off barrel?; surface rust overall, heavy pitting to barrel. Birmingham proof marks on barrel and chamber (crossed weapons or tools) and 8-pointed star on trigger guard; typical example of an inexpensive pocket pistol made in large numbers at this time.

mid 19th century

percussion cap pistol, firearm

metal, wood