Original British 1877 Frankenau Patent Concealed Double Action Purse Gun Pinfire Revolver Bira Gun the walnut checkered wood grip

the walnut checkered wood grip shows very little wear

attached to the instrument with a chain

Type A-6 Spec

It has a 7 1/2" barrel marked with COLT'S PT F

Original British 1877 Frankenau Patent Concealed Double Action Purse Gun Pinfire Revolver Bira Gun the walnut checkered wood gripOriginal Item: Only One Available. The design of this fascinating self defense handgun was discussed in "Firearms Curiosa" by Winant and pictured on page 159. The design for this unusual weapon was patented in the U. K. on September 5, 1877, and then the U. S. on November 6, 1877. This exact gun was featured on an episode of Forgotten Weapons (when it was non functional, it is in working condition now with correct springs replaced). At first glance,