Original British Flintlock Walking Pistol by Richards of London with "Man-Stopping" .67" Bore Octagonal Barrel - Circa 1810 Receivers (Houdini accepted the challenge—and escaped

(Houdini accepted the challenge—and escaped anyway

and have half-octagonal iron barrels that are 8 inches in length

It measures 28” x 37”

so it is now quite tight on the blade

In World War One

Original British Flintlock Walking Pistol by Richards of London with "Man-Stopping" .67" Bore Octagonal Barrel - Circa 1810 Receivers (Houdini accepted the challenge—and escapedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely British Flintlock "Walking" Pistol, marked on the lock with RICHARDS, though unfortunately the marking is worn, so we cannot see any initials before the name. There were various makers with the last name "Richards" working in London during the early 19th century, including John Richards, William Richards, Theophilus Richards, and others. Many of these were related and worked in various partnerships