Original British Single Shot Percussion Belt Pistol by J. Bishop for U.S. Export Market - Circa 1830 Brown Bess Muskets This is a known Showa

This is a known Showa Era smith

The barrel length is 33 inches

As promised

as it was common to refit blades of high quality such as the one in this example

Some were marked with the WERNDL logo on the receiver

Original British Single Shot Percussion Belt Pistol by J. Bishop for U.S. Export Market - Circa 1830 Brown Bess Muskets This is a known ShowaOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is of the type of small single shot percussion pistol that were shipped to the United States in the 1830's for personal protection, and were widely used by Gamblers and Frontier men. Not quite small enough for most pockets, these were worn in the owners belt for easy access. The back action lock is marked by British maker J. BISHOP, and it also features some lovely engraving. The Walnut stock nicely checkered