1-13/16" OAL This
is
a faitful miniature of the underhammer bootpistols, manufactured
circa 1830 to 1860. The pointed, oblique grips are typical of those
made in the New
England area by makers such as Hale, Jenison, Ruggles, and
others.
For the most part the
underhammer pistols were single shot percussion pistols. My
verson has been modified to fire a 2mm pinfire cartridge. In the
parts photo shown below, you can see the bottom of the barrel
with it's slot for the cartridge pin. When the cartridge is
inserted, and the barrel screwed on to the frame, the pin points
down.

Above: shown with
rosewood grips, hammer in the cocked position.
...Prices: Underhammer Bootpistol with ironwood,
or rosewood grips.... $700.00 Glass top display cases for this
gun are an additional $15.
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