Original German Style Continental Percussion Pistol with Octagonal Damascus Twist Barrel - Circa 1840 Flintlock Muskets and Rifles Attached to the various types

Attached to the various types of fusilier headdress

so to survive an extended time at sea

then-Colonel James M

Photograph measures 5" X 8"

Original German Style Continental Percussion Pistol with Octagonal Damascus Twist Barrel - Circa 1840 Flintlock Muskets and Rifles Attached to the various typesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This looks very Germanic, but then again may have been made by a German Immigrant here in the United States circa 1840. This has a very nice "Continental" style stock, with a very comfortable checkered grip, with a swell at the bottom. The Octagonal barrel measures 7 1 2", and is fitted with relatively standard notch and blade sights. The barrel is spiral "Damascus" laminated steel, and the bore measures about . 50",