A Scarce 15-Bore Percussion William IV Coastguards Pistol. With round barrel, heavily stamped with London proofs and military marks, stepped bevelled lock with WR crowned and TOWER across the tail, figured full stock with unusual dots towards the tang, regulation brass mounts including ovoid butt cap with lanyard ring, stirrup ramrod struck with inspection marks. A very scarce example.

Notes:

This pistol is featured in Davies, Chisnall & Brook (2019) British Ordnance Single Shot Pistols,. Maine Military Publishing, Exeter. Page 8-11.

Dimensions: 

Bore: 15 Bore 

Barrel Length: 6 Inches (15.24 cm)    

Overall Length: 11 Inches (27.94 cm)