A very fine and rare Japanese brass percussion pistol Good condition Circa 1840-1850 Ref 9981

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A very fine and rare Japanese brass percussion pistol Circa 1840-1850 The side-plate and barrel are engraved to one side with floral decoration
A very fine and rare Japanese brass percussion pistol. Circa 1840-1850. The side-plate and barrel are engraved to one side with floral decoration and overlaid with a bronze Japanese Mon. The octagonal 4.5 inch brass barrel finishing with a tulip shaped muzzle. A swivel ramrod was probably fitted under the barrel originally, now missing. The fine wooden grips are covered with Traditional Japanese lacquered work showing gold painted trellis work and 3 gold Mons. The brass trigger guard also engraved with matching leaves, etc. A fine example of a very rare Japanese percussion pistol. Calibre approx .38. Overall length 8 inches. Action in working order. Good condition. Ref 9981 . This is an obsolete antique pistol and is sold as a collectors item only. No Licence is required in the United Kingdom. We accept payment by debit card / credit card, or direct bank transfer, we make no extra charge for paying by card when you pay online using the World-Pay payment gateway, it is simple and very easy to use and protects both the buyer as well as the seller. Simply click the buy-it button on the item that you wish to buy, you will automatically be taken to the World-Pay secure site to enter your payment details. We carry in stock the largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in Great Britain. Every item is guaranteed to be original. Single items and collections always wanted. Please call us if you have any items for sale. We will pay top international prices for good items. All transactions are treated in strict confidence. Immediate payment. Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation. Established since 1968.