An 1856 Pattern Yeomanry Rifled Percussion Cavalry Pistol.
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16” overall,10" barrel .577 bore with 5 groove rifling. Blade foresight, folding 2 leaf rear sight, the two line border engraved lock stamped with V.R Crown and Tower 1858, London proofs. Walnut full stock with many inspector’s marks and ‘Moxham’ impressed in the stock. Regulation brass mounts, slotted for shoulder stock, the butt cap with lanyard ring, and swivel ramrod.
Dated 1858
A rare pistol, only 1375 are thought to have been made.
In good condition with very good rifling