Original British Single Shot Percussion Belt Pistol by J. Bishop for U.S. Export Market - Circa 1830 Price_$-030 - $50 Shoulder to Sleeve: 22"

Shoulder to Sleeve: 22"

Very few of these were brought back from the pacific theater

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Offered in GRADE 2 condition

On the back of the form it is listed as “DEACCESSIONED September 3

Original British Single Shot Percussion Belt Pistol by J. Bishop for U.S. Export Market - Circa 1830 Price_$-030 - $50 Shoulder to Sleeve: 22"Original 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