Description
A very fine percussion double barrel bayonet pistol by Collins of London, circa 1850. The pistol is in very good condition, showing most of it’s original bluing and case hardening. The 5 inch, turn-over, 34 bore barrels showing most of their original bluing. The crisp, strong percussion action with nicely engraved side plates, one signed Collins, London, showing all their case hardening. The action itself with slide safety and concealed drop down trigger. A very fine chequered grip with blued butt cap containing a percussion cap holder. The 3 inch sprung bayonet housed to the side of the barrels and released by a slide, flips and locks as expected. Overall length 9.75 inches. All housed in an original lined oak case, with powder flask, ball mould, cap tin, oil bottle, nipple key and cleaning rod ( all original ). A sound investment piece.
