Original British 18th Century Flintlock 7th Royal Dragoons Pistol with Original 1847 Published Regimental History Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets it extends

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but cleaning a couple of them with a wire wheel revealed that under the crud is a sound spring

The Swiss gun maker Samuel Joannes Pauly patented the first breech-loading cartridge in 1812

felt pads to protect mask lenses

and is very often referred to by these names

Original British 18th Century Flintlock 7th Royal Dragoons Pistol with Original 1847 Published Regimental History Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets it extendsOriginal Items: One of a kind set. An original British flintlock dragoon pistol in complete condition showing use, the 12" barrel still faintly engraved: 7TH ROYAL FUSILIERS The pistol has correct brass mounts and a lock that is nicely marked: (Crown) G. R. TOWER Also included with the pistol is an original leather bound volume of "HISTORICAL RECORDS OF THE BRITISH ARMY, by command of his date Majesty William IVth and under the Patronage of Her