Original French Continental Percussion Pistol with Faux Damascus Barrel Made in Liège - circa 1850 Receiver Top Cover - Named ARRIGO 8856 in

- Named ARRIGO 8856 in the interior lining below the neck

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for year 1849

who worked from 1745 until 1810 who later made weapons for the British Tax authority

The brass brown Bess style 3rd model trigger guard is only half there

Original French Continental Percussion Pistol with Faux Damascus Barrel Made in Liège - circa 1850 Receiver Top Cover - Named ARRIGO 8856 inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a mid 19th Century French Continental style percussion pistol, most likely made in Lige, Belgium. The pistol features a 5 1 2inch octagonal barrel, which has had texture added to the outside to give the look of "Damascus" steel. Close examination shows that it is just a simple pattern repeated over and over. The left side of the barrel is marked with the E L G * in an oval proof mark of