{"product_id":"original-victorian-era-belgian-double-barreled-pocket-percussion-pistol-with-engraved-frame-and-hidden-triggers-circa-1840","title":"Original Victorian Era Belgian Double Barreled Pocket Percussion Pistol with Engraved Frame and Hidden Triggers - Circa 1840","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely double barreled pocket percussion pistol was made in Liège, Belgium, almost certainly 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. It features some lovely floral designs engraved into all sides of the frame, and also has no trigger guard and hidden triggers, which definitely makes it easier to put in a pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smoothbore barrels measure 2 3\/8\" in length, and have grooves on the muzzle so they can be unscrewed, and in a real rarity, both are still easily able to be removed! They also feature lovely \"faux Damascus\" patterns on the exterior, and really look great. The left side of the frame is marked with the \u003cstrong\u003eE \/ L G \/ * in an Oval\u003c\/strong\u003e proof, indicating manufacture in Liège, Belgium, and the bottom of the action is stamped with an \u003cstrong\u003eR\u003c\/strong\u003e proof mark and serial number \u003cstrong\u003e124\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pistol measures just under 6 5\/8\" overall, and features a very nice wooden \"bag\" style grip, which is very comfortable to hold. It looks to be made of lovely ebony wood, or some other dark close grained species, and it has a lovely finish. The bottom has a lovely butt cap with a small storage compartment for extra bullets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of the pistol is very good, showing a lovely light grain patina, with some evidence of past peppering near the ends of the barrel. The engraved designs on all sides of the \"boxlock\" frame are still well retained, and they even extend over the hidden triggers. The cap nipple cones are both in great shape, and the pistol does not look to have seen any large amount of use during its life. Both sides of the lock are fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full, with the hidden triggers only opening on full cock. The triggers need to be closed manually after firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely 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 .38\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder with Percussion Cap\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 6 5\/8 inches\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 2 3\/8 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":42299654340677,"sku":"ONJR24D29","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24D29__01.jpg?v=1737783170","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-victorian-era-belgian-double-barreled-pocket-percussion-pistol-with-engraved-frame-and-hidden-triggers-circa-1840","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}