The Armoury - Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills

Display replica of 1842 Patt 'Lancer' Cavalry Percussion Pistol

Display replica of 1842 Patt 'Lancer' Cavalry Percussion Pistol

Description

Modern display replica of 1842 pattern cavalry pistol This pistol has the ‘stirrup’ ramrod and because of the increased accuracy of the percussion system this pistol has a front and rear sight.

Marks and Stamps: (On lock plate) 1858 TOWER Crown (L side of stock) TOWER

Specifications

Accession Number: 34 Period of Use: 1854 - 1870s
Type: Black powder pistol War Zones:
Country of Origin: UK Type Date: 1842
Manufacturer: Unknown Serial Number: none
Manufacture Date: Unknown modern Calibre/Ammunition: 0.57"
Weight: 900g Length Overall: 355mm
Cyclic Rate: single shot Length Barrel:
Deactivation Certificate Number: Replica

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