C1840 English Kind Of Liverpool 50 Bore Percussion Pocket Pistol With Turn Off Barrel. Sn 23484:3 percussion pistol None Single Shot

C1840 English Kind Of Liverpool 50 Bore Percussion Pocket Pistol With Turn Off Barrel. Sn 23484:3 - 23484:3

This an excellent English percussion pocket pistol made C1840. It is 5 ¾”overall with a just over 1 ½” screw off barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age and use. The action and barrel have crisp English proofs. Its action is decorated on both sides with foliate panels. One side is signed by the maker or retailer ‘Kind’ and the reverse ‘Liverpool’ ( we cannot find a further information regarding the gunmaker / retailer in our books or via internet resources) . It has its original undamaged bag shaped wood grip. The back of the grip is inlaid with void white metal escutcheon. The trigger guard is decorated with a stylised star motif. The weapon cocks and dry fires crisply. The price for this pistol worthy of further research regarding the maker / retailer name includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a private collection or display. Sn 23484:3 (office drawers)

£295.00