Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. From a U.S. Collection amassed in the 1960's this had an Abercrombie and Fitch label on it, a well known New York Store that moved locations in 1970 and at that time with the move they closed their gun department.
Here is a charming, all steel, side by side double barrel Canon barrel pocket pistol intended for personal protection against the highwaymen and ruffians of the period. Made in Liege which is now in Belgium, then it was controlled either by France or the Spanish Netherlands. The maker is Guillaume Devilliers, who was part of a great Gun Making dynasty that existed for nearly 200 years. The right side is marked G. DEVILLIERS and the left with A LIEGE.
Bonnie Prince Charlie was said to have carried an all steel double barrel pocket pistol while he fled from King George's Red Coats after he Battle of Culloden in 1746.
Nicely engraved overall with two triggers, one for each barrel. Measures 5 1/2" in overall length with screw off 1 1/4" cannon barrels. Action functions nicely, and both sides hold half and full cock correctly.
Well marked in remarkably good condition ready to display.
Specifications:
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1710
Caliber: about 5/16"
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Overall Length: 5 1/2 inches
Barrel Length: 1 1/4 inches
Action: Flintlock top action
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded
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