Original British Single Shot Percussion Belt Pistol by J. Bishop for U.S. Export Market - Circa 1830 Brown Bess Muskets and the fore stock does

and the fore stock does have a repaired crack on the right side near the receiver

The barrel length is 33 inches

Some were marked with the WERNDL logo on the receiver

when the basic weapon was significantly lightened

Original British Single Shot Percussion Belt Pistol by J. Bishop for U.S. Export Market - Circa 1830 Brown Bess Muskets and the fore stock doesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is of the type of small single shot percussion pistol that were shipped to the United States in the 1830's for personal protection, and were widely used by Gamblers and Frontier men. Not quite small enough for most pockets, these were worn in the owners belt for easy access. The back action lock is marked by British maker J. BISHOP, and it also features some lovely engraving. The Walnut stock nicely checkered