{"product_id":"original-british-rifled-percussion-pistol-sold-by-r-b-rodda-london-calcutta-with-silver-lion-head-pommel","title":"Original British Circa 1830 Rifled Percussion Pistol Sold by R.B. RODDA LONDON \u0026 CALCUTTA with Silver Lion Head Pommel","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One-of-a-kind. Marketed to the British colonists hunters traveling to the Indian continent during the first half of the 19th century this is a very interesting rifled percussion pistol marked \u003cstrong\u003eR.B. RODDA LONDON \u0026amp; CALCUTTA\u003c\/strong\u003e across the barrel flat. The underside of the barrel bears London proof and a serial number 841. Caliber is .60\", the octagonal barrel measures 11 inches and the pistol is 17.5 inches in overall length. The trigger has a set trigger feature which can be adjusted for pull strength with a small knob that protrudes from the bottom of the gun. The function is a bit clunky at present but can likely be addressed. Typical functionality is very good with a strong hammer pull, holds on half cock and snaps forcefully at full trigger pull. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mounts appear to be silver or plated silver and are of higher quality than a typical hunting pilot of the time. The most interesting aspect is the deeply detailed lion face pommel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is truly a lovely example for the discerning collector, ready bring some Indian Big Game Hunting flavor to any collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: c. 1830\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .60\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 7 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 17.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction type: Percussion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42098413830213,"sku":"ONAC23168","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC23168__1A.jpg?v=1729976200","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-rifled-percussion-pistol-sold-by-r-b-rodda-london-calcutta-with-silver-lion-head-pommel","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}