Original U.S. Underhammer Percussion "Boot" Pistol as used by Gamblers - circa 1835 - 1840 Spanish Ordnance In March 1943 the name

In March 1943 the name of the command was changed to the Kommandierender Admiral Dänemark

These have a black felt backing with intact straps underneath

while a few have rectangular pommels

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Original U.S. Underhammer Percussion "Boot" Pistol as used by Gamblers - circa 1835 - 1840 Spanish Ordnance In March 1943 the nameOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a favorite of American Gamblers during the mid 19th Century, an underhammer percussion "boot pistol". These were easily concealable, and the lack of a hammer on the top of the pistol, combined with the curved "bag" grip, made them very easy to remove without snagging on anything. This pistol is of a very simple design, with a 4 inch part octagonal "cannon" style barrel, which has a six groove rifled bore