Victorian Overcoat Pistol
Commonly known as an ‘overcoat’ or ‘pocket’ pistol. These were carried mainly for civilian self defense against highwaymen or muggers. This excellent example dates from around 1840 with a percussion cap and a twist damascus barrel. The hammer holds firmly at full and half cock and has a crisp action.
The lockplate is engraved Mallott. James Mallott (1772-1860) was a small gunsmith from Diss in Norfolk operating between 1839 and 1854.
Commonly known as an ‘overcoat’ or ‘pocket’ pistol. These were carried mainly for civilian self defense against highwaymen or muggers. This excellent example dates from around 1840 with a percussion cap and a twist damascus barrel. The hammer holds firmly at full and half cock and has a crisp action.
The lockplate is engraved Mallott. James Mallott (1772-1860) was a small gunsmith from Diss in Norfolk operating between 1839 and 1854.
Commonly known as an ‘overcoat’ or ‘pocket’ pistol. These were carried mainly for civilian self defense against highwaymen or muggers. This excellent example dates from around 1840 with a percussion cap and a twist damascus barrel. The hammer holds firmly at full and half cock and has a crisp action.
The lockplate is engraved Mallott. James Mallott (1772-1860) was a small gunsmith from Diss in Norfolk operating between 1839 and 1854.