Original U.S. Civil War Brass Derringer Pocket Percussion Pistol Named to Confederate Col. W.J. Hardee French Holsters but an updated M2 tripod

but an updated M2 tripod design was selected over it which became the M122

The insignia is machine woven in green and black threads over white cotton base

romantically

Well used and showing age and pitting this has cleaned up very nicely and appears correct in all respects

The swas has been ingeniously framed under glass so that when hung on a wall it can spin 360 degrees so they view may read all the signatures right side up

Original U.S. Civil War Brass Derringer Pocket Percussion Pistol Named to Confederate Col. W.J. Hardee French Holsters but an updated M2 tripodOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a most interesting small Single Shot Percussion Derringer constructed from Brass. The single piece grip frame and barrel bears serial number of # 25 on the bottom of the grip. The pistol is in approximately . 32 Caliber, with iron hammer, trigger and presumably the internal parts. Nice deeply engraved decoration on back strap and on each side of the barrel. The design indicates production circa 1860 1863. The