Summary

Percussion pocket pistol, cal. 55 bore (.437). Supposed to have been converted from flintlock.

Made by William Caton & Co. Preston, circa 1830.

Physical Description

Screw off, smooth bore barrel 1 11/16 in. (43 mm.) long, overall length 6 1/8 in. (155 mm). Box lock with central hammer & sliding safety bolt, oval steel trigger guard, flat wooden butt.

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