Object Number: W2019

Collection: Militaria

Object Name: firearm

Description: Single shot saloon or target pistol. Octagonal steel barrel with raised blade foresight and rear sight. The breech and muzzle engraved, the top flat signed G.Gibbs, 29 Corn St., Bristol. Engraved steel frame containing lock mechanism, the engraved trigger guard formed with a spur. Frame hinged to tip down barrel of breech loading. Barrel locked by 'trigger' type catch. Walnut chequered grip with an engraved butt cap.