Original Matched Pair of Percussion Officer Pistols- Circa 1842 Schwarzlose MG perhaps the first specialty troops

perhaps the first specialty troops in the history of modern warfare

This rifle is almost identical in all respects to the one in the book except that the lock plate is marked Potzdam not Pistor

Head Size 60 (US 7 1/2)

formed in the Childers Reforms of 1881

Maynard rifles were available in a variety of grades ranging from an inexpensive gallery model to fancy-grade versions featuring adjustable long-range rear sights

Original Matched Pair of Percussion Officer Pistols- Circa 1842 Schwarzlose MG perhaps the first specialty troopsOriginal Items: Only One Pair Available. Made in Liege, Belgium and signed under the barrel "PLOMDEUR" for Nicholas Plomdeur of Liege began work in 1842. Features include smooth hexagonal 7. 5 inch barrels with an overall length of almost 14 inches. All steel mounts show decorative engraving including shell designed butt traps with nice checkered walnut stocks. The ramrods are ivory tipped, one is broken but the break is well hidden within the stock,