Original 1812 British Flintlock Pistol by Galton for Baring Brothers & Co Bank Category_Martini-Henry Accessories German rations were neither regular

German rations were neither regular nor adequate

The 20th Maine fought at the Battle of Fredericksburg

how effective they were when first made is very much a matter for speculation

Barrel and action retaining their heavy blue finish and the wood stock and fore end in lovely condition and nicely polished

On the opposing side of the bridge are the initials Dienstglas and the power is also marked with the numbers 10x50

Original 1812 British Flintlock Pistol by Galton for Baring Brothers & Co Bank Category_Martini-Henry Accessories German rations were neither regularOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a charming flintlock "overcoat" style pistol made circa between 1806 and 1812 in London by gun maker SAMUEL GALTON who worked from 1790 until 1812. The pistol measures just 12" in overall length with a 6" barrel bearing full British proof marks. The barrel is engraved: LONDON BARING BROTHERS & CO, BISHOPSGATE The lock with engraved decoration is marked: S. GALTON Barings Bank was a British merchant bank based in