Original British Single Shot Percussion Belt Pistol by J. Bishop for U.S. Export Market - Circa 1830 Brown Bess Muskets 2 was Dean's first fully

2 was Dean's first fully realized attempt to improve upon the existing German and British types

as it was common to refit blades of high quality such as the one in this example

when the basic weapon was significantly lightened

In lovely display condition this originated in a very old Collection in Kansas City before it came to live with us

Original British Single Shot Percussion Belt Pistol by J. Bishop for U.S. Export Market - Circa 1830 Brown Bess Muskets 2 was Dean's first fullyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is of the type of small single shot percussion pistol that were shipped to the United States in the 1830's for personal protection, and were widely used by Gamblers and Frontier men. Not quite small enough for most pockets, these were worn in the owners belt for easy access. The back action lock is marked by British maker J. BISHOP, and it also features some lovely engraving. The Walnut stock nicely checkered