An Original 1867 British Military Issued East India Government Percussion Pistol

This is an original English made percussion cavalry pistol issued to the British controlled East India Government (E.I.G.). The 8 inch barrel has British military proof stamps and is fitted with front and rear sights. The lock is marked with the Victorian crown and the initials E.I.G. It is date stamped 1867 with "Birmingham" below. The wooden full stock has brass end caps and a trigger guard plus the original lanyard ring and ram rod. The action is still firm and locks back securely on both half and full cock.

Chambered in an antique obsolete calibre it can be owned live without any form of license. It has a full working action and can be cocked, stripped and dry fired.

It is not deactivated in any way and is being sold as a collectors piece only.