A Mint EIG Percussion Pistol

A fine 16 bore percussion holster pistol built for the East India Government in 1871. The blued barrel is struck with Birmingham inspector€s marks and Tower of London military proof marks, and the bore still retains its original bright polish. The walnut fullstock is struck with the Birmingham inspector€s mark, the stockmakers “B. WOODWARD & SONS€ and the Birmingham E.I.G. storekeeper€s stamp. The colour case hardened lock is stamped Birmingham 1871 and with a crowned broad arrow above E.I.G. together with a Birmingham inspector€s stamp. The pistol is fitted with regulation brass mounts, a swivel ramrod and lanyard ring.

Bore: 16 Bore
Barrel Length: 20.4 cm (8 Inches)
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