Original Victorian British Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion Vest Pistol by Charles Piper of Cambridge with Captured Ramrod - circa 1850 Antique Gun Parts The interior felt and satin

The interior felt and satin lining is very well retained

The proving ground was created as a successor to the Sandy Hook Proving Ground

economic conditions on the homefront deteriorated rapidly

Water Canteen [NSN 8465-00-860-0256]

which swing into place by using a knurled adjustment on the side

Original Victorian British Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion Vest Pistol by Charles Piper of Cambridge with Captured Ramrod - circa 1850 Antique Gun Parts The interior felt and satinOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely British Percussion Vest pistol, with a "box lock" style frame and very interesting "Side Hammer" design. These are usually top hammer, but as it is percussion, it may have been easier to put the hammer and bolster on the side. It is a very early Victorian example, and is marked on the top of the barrel by the maker: PIPER, CAMBRIDGE This of course refers to gunmaker Charles Piper, who operated a shop