Original Victorian British Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion Vest Pistol by Charles Piper of Cambridge with Captured Ramrod - circa 1850 Antique Gun Parts Water Canteen [NSN 8465-00-860-0256]

Water Canteen [NSN 8465-00-860-0256]

The liner shows significant age

indicating that side was protected from the light where it was on display before

It is comprised of totally original WWII parts with the exception of the ATF approved newly made solid steel dummy receiver

Original Victorian British Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion Vest Pistol by Charles Piper of Cambridge with Captured Ramrod - circa 1850 Antique Gun Parts Water Canteen [NSN 8465-00-860-0256]Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely British Percussion Vest pistol, with a "box lock" style frame and very interesting "Side Hammer" design. These are usually top hammer, but as it is percussion, it may have been easier to put the hammer and bolster on the side. It is a very early Victorian example, and is marked on the top of the barrel by the maker: PIPER, CAMBRIDGE This of course refers to gunmaker Charles Piper, who operated a shop