Original British East India Company Model 1843 Percussion Dragoon Pistol with Trapped Swivel Ramrod U.S. Navy They have just a bit

They have just a bit of an oxidized patina on the exterior

The design consists of a cast iron "pre-fragmented" body

did not actually see extensive actual use in combat or target practice

but they are definitely made as shotgun barrels

Steel tubes show storage/handling dents but are in good overall condition

Original British East India Company Model 1843 Percussion Dragoon Pistol with Trapped Swivel Ramrod U.S. Navy They have just a bitOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a standard British EIC Cavalry Pistol adopted in 1843 fitted with is known as the "new series side lock". This pistol replaced the Model of 1840 that had the "old series side lock" which appeared (but wasn't) to have been constructed from flintlock parts. This pattern 1843 became the principal handgun of the East India Company up until it was taken over by the British home Government in 1859. This example