This listing is for a "TURN-OFF" Cannon Barrel BOXLOCK Percussion Action Pocket Pistol

AGE Circa 1820 -1850's

Higher Quality for being BRITISH MADE

Bears Victorian-era LONDON double-proof marks under the barrel

The "Turn-Off" pistol barrel on a turn-off pistol, where the chamber is filled with gunpowder from the front, & accessed by unscrewing the barrel

The Ball projectile is inserted into the barrel's rear allowing for faster & easier loading & a much tighter fit

The turn-off action became popular during the reign of Queen Anne (1701 -1714) in Flintlock pistols, & continued to be used until mid-Victorian times, even after the change from Flintlock action to Percussion Actions

The boxlock action is a firing mechanism with the lockwork mounted internally, as opposed to being mounted on the side of the weapon

Boxlock actions were common in the 18th & 19th centuries

The action gets its name from the lockwork typically being installed in a box of some sort, usually inline behind the barrel

Most boxlock weapons were flintlock, although some percussion cap & pinfire boxlocks also existed

The popularity of boxlock actions declined rapidly after the emergence of percussion cap & pinfire revolvers in the mid-19th Cent

The Turn-Off barrel would often require a specially-fitted tool to unwind the barrel, but this one was kept well-lubricated so today is easily removed with just two hands

Sadly there is some rusting & deep pitting, but this elegant antique pistol remains in FULL WORKING ORDER and will DISPLAY NICELY in your collection

The action is STRONG and very POSITIVE holding well on both full & half cock positions & the percussion nipple remains in good condition (Often found in utterly munted condition from being abused by former idiot owners)

NO maker details so was likely "Made for the Trade" (Allowing retailers to add their name to the pistol)

NO FIREARMS LICENCE required to bid or own

BUT It MUST remain within your home if you do not hold a current FAL?