Original U.S. Civil War Era Belgian 11mm Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol with Hidden Triggers - circa 1855 French Gun Magazines From the wonderful Telescope Collection

From the wonderful Telescope Collection we purchased last year in England this is a Classic Officer's private purchase

white today your rarely encounter them at all

It provided protection primarily from ammunition fragments but was ineffective against most pistol and rifle threats

the wreck was salvaged and preserved

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Original U.S. Civil War Era Belgian 11mm Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol with Hidden Triggers - circa 1855 French Gun Magazines From the wonderful Telescope CollectionOriginal item. Only One Available. This is a very nice French style double barrel pinfire pistol, almost certainly made in Lige, Belgium just before the U. S. Civil War. We were not able to find any markings, which is common for Belgian arms not made under contract for private purchase. The country was a gun making powerhouse, and was already manufacturing pistols for many French companies, so they already had the designs on hand. The "NEW" French