{"product_id":"original-british-tower-marked-model-1840-percussion-dragoon-pistol-with-massive-75cal-bore-circa-1845","title":"Original British Tower Marked Model 1840 Percussion Dragoon Pistol with Massive .75cal Bore - Circa 1845","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only one available. Here we have a very interesting early British Percussion Dragoon pistol, which we believe was introduced around 1840, though it does not quite match up to the patterns we have seen. It has the correct shaped lobed butt cap and characteristic side plate, however the bore is extremely large at 0.75\". We feel it may have used an EIC musket barrel, and it is possible that it was assembled from parts in India or another British colony in the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel is definitely British make, and bears the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ CROSSED SCEPTERS \/ BPC\u003c\/strong\u003e \"proof\" and \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ CROSSED SCEPTERS \/ V\u003c\/strong\u003e \"viewed\" marks from the English city of Birmingham, used from 1813 to 1855 for black powder arms. We do not see any breech plug seam, so we believe it was originally made as percussion. The lock has a double line border, and is marked with TOWER under the cap bolster and with a QUEEN'S CROWN on the tail. As there is no \"V.R.\", it was made for private sale, not military issue. The hammer definitely looks to be British manufacture, and we tested the lock, which is fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very nice, and it is definitely quite substantially built, as it would have to be for having such a large bore. A very interesting piece of British Colonial firearms history, ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1840\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .75\" pistol\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 9 1\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 15 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Percussion lock side action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45044110295109,"sku":"ONSV26NCS169","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/C176F561-0044-47AC-ACA5-519D2E8419EA.jpg?v=1780077678","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-tower-marked-model-1840-percussion-dragoon-pistol-with-massive-75cal-bore-circa-1845","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}