Original Cased British Percussion Overcoat Pistol by William Powell of Birmingham with Spare Rifled Barrel & Accessories - Circa 1840 U.S. Army There are no French proof

There are no French proof marks or anything other than a serial or rack number on the pommel

and polished periodically for over a century

The National Service Board for Religious Objectors offered civilian bonds in the United States during World War II

It still has a functional hinge on the back

"Less Dangerous - Than Careless Talk" Illustration of a coiled

Original Cased British Percussion Overcoat Pistol by William Powell of Birmingham with Spare Rifled Barrel & Accessories - Circa 1840 U.S. Army There are no French proofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely early Victorian Era British Overcoat pistol, with a very nice . 54" octagonal smoothbore barrel marked W. POWELL on the top. This is for known maker William Powell of Birmingham. who worked 1815 until 1845. At this point his son joined the business, which then lasted until 1880. Based on the style and markings we believe the pistol was made about 1840, and is simply lovely. It has a great checkered