Unknown Percussion Pistol
A recent addition to the collection. Was listed as European, but I question that. My gut says Japanese. Mainly by the cannon muzzle, and sash hook. Whatever it is, the time of mfg. was well into the modern age. Mainspring is in the grip frame, like a revolver. Approx. .46 cal. Very simple mechanism but, extremely well made. Weighs over 3 lbs. Rammer also is a cleaning rod, screw driver, nipple wrench, and vent prick. A lot of time went into this pistol. Barrel, and other parts are lacquered, not blued. Mods, please leave this here for a while, before moving to the European forum.
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