Original Scarce U.S. Frank Wesson 1st Pattern M1870 Large Frame Single Shot .32cal "Pocket Rifle" Target Pistol Serial 18 with Matched Shoulder Stock Crimean War This particular style of trademark

This particular style of trademark was only used on "Private Purchase" blades and "walking out" bayonets intended for display

On 11 June 1941

along with British proof marks

The Barrel is 13 inches long

Original Scarce U.S. Frank Wesson 1st Pattern M1870 Large Frame Single Shot .32cal "Pocket Rifle" Target Pistol Serial 18 with Matched Shoulder Stock Crimean War This particular style of trademarkOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of the VERY scarce Frank Wesson 1st Pattern Model 1870 . 32 caliber single shot target pistol, referred to as a large frame "pocket pistol", which would require someone to have HUGE pockets. The advertising however usually referred to these as the "Sportsman's Jewel", intended for the discerning target shooter. It is a rotating barrel design that features a 15" octagonal barrel mounted to a