Habsburg Percussion Pistol for Cavalry, M1854

Habsburg Percussion Pistol for Cavalry, M1854 Single shot percussion pistol produced at one of the Austrians arsenals. Smoot walnut half-stock with iron barrel in Cal. 14 mm and iron barrel band. Flat Iron lockplate, stamped with a double-headed eagle and numbered 864. Vaulted iron cock, thumb plate, trigger guard, smooth grip-cap and iron sight. Length: 41 cm. [II+] NOTE It should be noted that no space was created for the loading ramrods in these guns, as was common in other European flintlock and percussion pistols. The ramrods for these pistols were worn on a neck lanyard, which is missing here. Nevertheless, this 1854 Habsburgs Lorenz pistol is a unique and excellent collectible item. DISCLAIMER For some guns we could need an export license from you, or through your firearms dealer, based on your import permit (if needed in your country). Please check this. All firearms are sold as collector's items only - we do not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any antique firearm. All firearms are described as accurately as possible, given the restraints of a catalog listing length:. We want satisfied customers & often "under" describe the weapons. Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. All firearms are "mechanically in good to perfect" unless noted, but again, are NOT warranted as safe to fire.