Original British Over & Under Flintlock Double Barrel Brass Tap Action Pistol by Richard of London c. 1780 MG 13 Vickers or Lewis

Vickers or Lewis

During 1944

Maybe it was used to block some attack from an axe at some point

The helmet retains the original “dark horizon blue” paint and has a plate with large bomb insignia and RF to the front

The imitation leather corner reinforcements are in good shape

Original British Over & Under Flintlock Double Barrel Brass Tap Action Pistol by Richard of London c. 1780 MG 13 Vickers or LewisOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Just received included in a marvelous private collection of Flintlock Pistols. This is a lovely brass over and under pistol with 3" turn off barrels for loading. On the left side there is a switch so one can decide which barrel will discharge. The pan has a rolling compartment each to serve one of the barrels so effectively the shooter has a second shot at his disposal directly after the first barrel has been fired. They