Original 19th Century U.S. Backwoods Local Manufacture Percussion Pistol circa 1840 French Ordnance It was also tested in

It was also tested in the USA and Great Britain

See the fabulous book "Deutsche Soldaten" page 213

very nicely lined inside in matching light wool as the uniform

The enemy artillery was so intense that communications were generally out

Inside exterior pocket still retains the original Quarter Master tag which reads:

Original 19th Century U.S. Backwoods Local Manufacture Percussion Pistol circa 1840 French Ordnance It was also tested inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This rather awkward and unbalanced Percussion pistol was "home made," in that it was assembled from a genuine trade lock and part of a military barrel. It was then put together with whatever came to hand in some forest cabin or where ever. Large caliber, maybe intended for a surprise visit by a bear, this would have a kick like a horse. Dating to the 1830s or 1840s, this is about as ugly as it gets, but then