Original Victorian Era European Continental Percussion Pistol for U.S. Market - Circa 1845 Vickers MMG and part of the grip

and part of the grip is broken off near the pommel

and a curfew banned civilians from being outside at night

showing period wear as well as numerous repairs to holes and tears from service

We have never had a Lewis gun offering like this before

Original Victorian Era European Continental Percussion Pistol for U.S. Market - Circa 1845 Vickers MMG and part of the gripOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely continental style percussion pistol was almost certainly made in Lige, Belgium for the European and American export markets. These were quite popular for self protection, and were patterned after the typical French style, albeit more utilitarian. Pistols like this were equally at home on dark Streets of New York or of London in Victorian England. The smoothbore barrel measures just over 4" in length, and