Original Massive Italian Percussion Pistol with Belt Hook & .71" Rifled Barrel marked TA - dated 1863 Sterling SMG as these revolvers were known

as these revolvers were known to be due to the complex action

The revolver breaks open correctly with strong ejection

It comes with a Cuirassier's correct brass mounted steel helmet with red feather plume and black Horse tail hanging down the back of the Trooper

however they have a unique rear single leaf pivot sight

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Original Massive Italian Percussion Pistol with Belt Hook & .71" Rifled Barrel marked TA - dated 1863 Sterling SMG as these revolvers were knownOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this is an Italian Percussion Pistol of truly MASSIVE proportions. It is 20 inches in length, with a heavy . 71" rifled barrel measuring 13 inches in length. While this would have had incredible stopping power for a pistol, it must have also been a BEAST to shoot. The pistol features a brass trigger guard and butt cap, while the rest of the fittings are iron. It has a 3 inch long belt hook on the left side,