Original British Over & Under Flintlock Double Barrel Tap Action Pistol by Joseph Thwaits of Bath - Circa 1770 Lock Assembly contractor 56 stands for C

contractor 56 stands for C

which has held up quite well

Died with the rank of Lieutenant General in 1915

and still has the original top label almost completely intact

made in 1943 by Bausch & Lomb Optical Co

Original British Over & Under Flintlock Double Barrel Tap Action Pistol by Joseph Thwaits of Bath - Circa 1770 Lock Assembly contractor 56 stands for COriginal Item: One of a Kind. Just acquired from an old collection, this is a very nice patinated British over and under pistol with 4 " barrels that turn off for loading. It measures 11 inches in overall length, so unlike most other examples in this style we see, it is not intended for pocket use. On the left side of the frame there is a switch so one can decide which barrel will discharge. The pan has a rolling compartment each to serve one of the