Original U.S. Single Shot Pocket Percussion Pistol Marked to Richard Smith of London - Serial 643 - circa 1850 MP 34 This puts it right in

This puts it right in the correct period for this type of helmet

A royal crown pommel escutcheon above a royal crown over what appears to be an "M

We cannot make out the second initial of the maker

though the mounting hole remains

Original U.S. Single Shot Pocket Percussion Pistol Marked to Richard Smith of London - Serial 643 - circa 1850 MP 34 This puts it right inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice single shot pocket percussion pistol, made circa 1850 for the U. S. Market, and marked very faintly to RICH'D SMITH LONDON on the top of the barrel. There are however no British proofs on the pistol, or any other marking besides a small logo by the address marking, and serial number 643 on the bottom of the barrel. We believe that this is a U. S. made pistol, retailed by the U. S. agent of Richard