Original Swedish M-1850 Percussion Cavalry Pistol with Rare Shoulder Stock - Regiment marked and Dated 1852
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Original Item: Only One Available. These unusual pistols have always been scarce and hard to find however to come complete with its matching detachable shoulder stock is a remarkable event! A very distinctive design, this is one of the very last single shot Military Pistols adopted by any European Nation.
In just lovely condition bearing the LOW Serial Number of 625, which is found on the barrel, lock, butt cap, and also on the butt stock's rear plate. This pistol features a .65 bore 11 1/2" barrel, with all brass mounts, and measures 18" overall. With it's matching wood shoulder stock it measures 27" in overall length. The grip is heavily checkered and the iron lock is stamped H over 1852 with the serial number 625 across the tail. H signifies that the manufacturer was Husqvarna, a firm that still exists to this day.
The wood stock is beech wood dyed to mid brown. On the underside of the fore end it is Regimentally marked:-
6R
4S No. 18
This is repeated letter for letter across the left cheek of the butt. The butt is easily detachable by depressing the the spring on the underside and turning the butt through 90 degrees until it unhooks.
This is all in just wonderful condition and is 100% fully correct. Extremely rare to be in this form and totally ready to display!
Specifications:
Years of Manufacture: 1852
Caliber: .65" Pistol
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Barrel Length: 11 5/8 Inches
Overall Length: 18 Inches - 27 with Shoulder Stock
Action: Percussion Lock
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded
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