A 25-Bore 1858 Pattern Percussion Service Pistol, for India. With round barrel, plain tang, flat dated lock stamped with TOWER 1858 and with VR crowned on the tail, figured full stock stamped with suppliers name and with numerous War Department and inspectors marks, regulation brass mounts, iron lanyard ring and stirrup ramrod, Ordnance view and proof marks.
Notes:
This pistol is featured in Davies, Chisnall & Brook (2019) British Ordnance Single Shot Pistols,. Maine Military Publishing, Exeter. Page 6-22.
Dimensions:
Bore: 25 Bore
Barrel Length: 10 Inches (25.40 cm)
Overall Length: 15 Inches (38.10 cm)