c1830's Percussion Pistol

 Tower marked to lock plate along with GR and crown. A rare pistol with safety mechanism. Said to be one of 900 supplied to the Austrian Cavalry as they specified a safety mechanism that allows the pistol to to be armed with a percussion cap in the half cock position. Also fitted with swivel type ram rod  Marked 67 to the barrel and breech. To the aft of the grip stamped in the wood is 967. The trigger guard is marked  KU n94, probably an initial and unit mark. Regulation brass butt plate and trigger guard. 577 bore. Excellent condition and ideal for any collection. This antique gun is chambered for an obsolete cartridge, therefore it may, by virtue of section 58(2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, be freely possessed within the UK, provided that it is sold, transferred, purchased, acquired or possessed as a curiosity or ornament. Delivery arranged.

 £950