Original Victorian Era British Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion "Belly Buster" Vest Pistol by Thomas K. Baker of London - circa 1840 Military Flare Guns but does show wear and

but does show wear and use

as there is no trace of rifling to be seen

mostly "Crown" marks over letter inspections

private purchase knives were extremely common during the war

Wood surface is dark but has a great patina and strong figuring

Original Victorian Era British Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion "Belly Buster" Vest Pistol by Thomas K. Baker of London - circa 1840 Military Flare Guns but does show wear andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely British Percussion "Belly Buster" Vest pistol, featuring a short large bore barrel, intended for very close range use. It features a somewhat rounded "box lock" style frame and very interesting "Side Hammer" design. These are usually top hammer, but as it is percussion, it may have been easier to put the hammer and bolster on the side. It is a very early percussion example, and is marked on the top