Original U.S. Underhammer Percussion "Boot" Pistol as used by Gamblers - circa 1835 - 1840 British Militaria Barrel Length: 33 Inches

Barrel Length: 33 Inches

and unlike many revolvers of this age does not seem to have any action issues

Frankfurt am Main II

and also the leather blade buffer has become adhered to the end of the scabbard

During a typical bombing mission

Original U.S. Underhammer Percussion "Boot" Pistol as used by Gamblers - circa 1835 - 1840 British Militaria Barrel Length: 33 InchesOriginal 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