A Good Pair of Percussion Belt Pistols by Parker Field. 8 ½” overall, 3 ¼” sighted octagonal 28 bore barrels signed ‘PARKER FIELD & SON 233 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON’, decorated with acanthus leaves at the muzzles, London Proofs. Foliate engraved case hardened breech blocks, engraved box lock actions. Fitted with side hammers and sliding safety catches, chequered walnut butts numbered 10339, foliate engraved trigger guards, fitted with blued belt clips to the side.
Circa 1850
Parker Field & Sons 1841-76
Fine pistols of the pattern used by the Police, in good condition with much original finish.