Original 19th Century U.S. Backwoods Local Manufacture Percussion Pistol circa 1840 French Ordnance The wood appears to be

The wood appears to be refinished

on 19 November 1939 where it supported the U

The parkerized finish on the bayonet is in excellent condition

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Original 19th Century U.S. Backwoods Local Manufacture Percussion Pistol circa 1840 French Ordnance The wood appears to beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This rather awkward and unbalanced Percussion pistol was "home made," in that it was assembled from a genuine trade lock and part of a military barrel. It was then put together with whatever came to hand in some forest cabin or where ever. Large caliber, maybe intended for a surprise visit by a bear, this would have a kick like a horse. Dating to the 1830s or 1840s, this is about as ugly as it gets, but then