Description
This is a “turn off” percussion boot pistol from circa 1850. A “turn off” pistol is so called due to the fact that the barrel needs to be unscrewed from the rest of the gun to chamber a new round.
Specifications
Manufacturer:
Dixie
Model:
Boot Pistol
Firearm Length:
11.5 inches
Barrel Length:
5.5 inches
Blade Length:
11.5 inches
Color:
Brown
Gold
Silver
Origin:
Italy
USA
Materials:
Brass
metal
wood
Initial date of manufacture:
1850