Original Victorian Era Belgian Side Hammer Percussion Boot Pistol with Bag Grip & Liège Proofs - Circa 1850 Antique Winchesters This is a late war

This is a late war produced helmet

The lock plate on this example is in fantastic condition with clear markings

This pistol has the extra support spur on the pan for the frizzen

the lenses are clouded with age and the general condition is poor

Original Victorian Era Belgian Side Hammer Percussion Boot Pistol with Bag Grip & Liège Proofs - Circa 1850 Antique Winchesters This is a late warOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely percussion vest pistol, featuring an octagonal rifled "turn off" barrel and a lovely "bag" shaped wooden grip. The pistol was made in Lige, Belgium, almost certainly for the European and American export markets. These were quite popular for self protection, and the small size made them easily concealable in a vest pocket. Pistols like this were equally at home on dark Streets of New York or of London