Original British Octagonal Barrel Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by W.J. Acot of London - c. 1825 German Flags The walnut stock has all

The walnut stock has all brass mounts

This interesting little revolver dates to the 1860s

These were found in a flea market in Northern France by a picker and almost certainly saw service in the First World War of 1914-1918 on the Western Front

which has shallow Three groove rifling

Original British Octagonal Barrel Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by W.J. Acot of London - c. 1825 German Flags The walnut stock has allOriginal Item: Only One Available. W. J. Acot was a London gunsmith, who operated a shop from 1820 to 1830, not long after the Napoleonic wars. This is a very nice "Overcoat Pistol", intended to be carried by Gentlemen on their way home. They were relatively small and easy to conceal, giving a good amount of protection in their day. This example is fitted with a 7 1 2" octagonal barrel marked LONDON, and is 11 1 4" in overall length. There are also