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Fine Frederic Barnes of London percussion pistol 8" octagon Damascus barrel, key fastened full walnu

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Fine Frederic Barnes of London percussion pistol 8  octagon Damascus barrel, key fastened full walnu
8" octagon Damascus barrel, key fastened full walnut stock, bridled ramrod, smooth bore approx. 68 cal. Pistol remains near fine condition, lock plate signed F. Barnes and Co. Delicately scroll engraved the hammer, barrel end, steel tang, trigger bow, pineapple finial and screws matching. Checkered walnut stock features fine finish, blank rectangle escutcheon behind tang with highly detailed silver lions head mask butt cap. Barrel retains original bead front and dovetail rear sight withdouble gold bands at breech end. Mechanically sound with strong action, functioning as designed, steel swivel ramrod intact and working properly. Hammer spur shows old repair otherwise an untouched and completely original pistol brought back from WWII by Elmer Clayton in 1944. NO FFL required.