{"product_id":"original-victorian-era-belgian-double-barreled-pocket-percussion-pistol-circa-1840","title":"Original Victorian Era Belgian Double Barreled Pocket Percussion Pistol - Circa 1840","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This very utilitarian double barreled pocket percussion pistol was almost certainly made in Liège, Belgium for the European and American export markets. These were quite popular for self-protection, and having two barrels definitely would give the owner increased protection. Pistols like this were equally at home on dark Streets of New York or of London in Victorian England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smoothbore barrels measure about 3\" in length, and have grooves on the muzzle so they can be unscrewed, however they are currently frozen. The pistol measures almost 9\" overall, and is marked with the makers initials \u003cstrong\u003eBP\u003c\/strong\u003e on the underside of the frame. There are no other markings on the pistol whatsoever. The pistol features a very nice wooden \"bag\" style grip, which is very comfortable to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of the revolver is good, showing that it definitely did see significant use during its service life. Both hammers will cock and dry fire, but neither has the provision for a half-cock position. They are a bit finicky, so the inner mechanics are definitely worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice early Victorian Era self defense pistol, ready to Display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1840\u003cbr\u003eBore Diameter: about .39\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder with Percussion Cap\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 8 inches\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 3 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Percussion Box Lock - 2 hammers\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":40408334565445,"sku":"ONJR22MBF04","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR22MBF04__01_0d4bea22-c658-4191-8c38-1b0726bccfd2.jpg?v=1667016931","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-victorian-era-belgian-double-barreled-pocket-percussion-pistol-circa-1840","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}