19th Century Percussion Pocket Pistol by Briscoe of London.

A very fine large bore percussion pocket pistol with turn off barrel, slab hard wood grip and blued steel box lock, which is engraved on both sides with flags and pennants and the maker’s name of Briscoe of London. It has a nice tight lock which dry fires well; for some reason it does not half cock, this might be the way it was made or the notch on the hammer for the half cock is worn; but as the rest of this little pistol is in such excellent condition, I would think it was made with a single cocking facility. It has both sets of proof marks under the barrel and the whole piece is free from any rust and has a wonderful patination. It measures 6 inches long.
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Code: 27925