Original British Officer's Percussion Pistol with Octagonal Barrel marked Enfield 1863 - V.R. Marked Snider Rifles & Bayonets These pistols used to be

These pistols used to be plentiful on the market

would make a fabulous display

Sourced directly from a collector that attained this in the 1990s after the Iron Curtain fell

however is a "figure of eight" design unlike the "saddle bag" design of the MG 15

The bore is very bright and sharp with fine rifling

Original British Officer's Percussion Pistol with Octagonal Barrel marked Enfield 1863 - V.R. Marked Snider Rifles & Bayonets These pistols used to beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is most unusual and in exceptional condition. Beautifully made, almost certainly, for at an Officer's request, this pistol has an octagonal 8" smooth bore barrel fitted with a swivel captured ramrod, allowing re loading whilst on horseback. All brass mounts with CROWN over V. R. together with ENFIELD 1863 all upon the lock plate. Very possibly intended for service in INDIA, as by this time "rifled" weapons were