Original Belgian Percussion Boxlock Pocket Pistol by with Turn Off Barrel - Engraved Frame - "Lizard" Textured Grip - circa 1840 U.S. Artillery while the lower halyard extends

while the lower halyard extends out of the header

The letter notes that General Bazley directed them to send the nametape to Kenneth Lazier

and the torn edges lead us to believe that it was cut away from its mountings

with the usual oxidation

This is a well-known maker from Solingen

Original Belgian Percussion Boxlock Pocket Pistol by with Turn Off Barrel - Engraved Frame - "Lizard" Textured Grip - circa 1840 U.S. Artillery while the lower halyard extendsOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely iron framed "boxlock" style percussion pocket pistol dating to approximately 1840, which is really a fantastic "upmarket" example! It features a turn off barrel and hidden trigger, and is highly decorative! The frame is engraved on the bottom with foliate designs, while the sides show what look to be hunting dogs or maybe wolves. The most noticeable feature however is probably the "bag" shaped grip,