Original British Officer's Percussion Pistol with Octagonal Barrel marked Enfield 1863 - V.R. Marked Snider Rifles & Bayonets Allen developed his Gun business

Allen developed his Gun business by taking his brother-in-law Charles Thuber as his partner

The original tinted lenses are present

the Navy revolver was suitably sized for carrying in a belt holster

The bore is very bright and sharp with fine rifling

These pistols used to be plentiful on the market

Original British Officer's Percussion Pistol with Octagonal Barrel marked Enfield 1863 - V.R. Marked Snider Rifles & Bayonets Allen developed his Gun businessOriginal 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