Original U.S. Pair of Pocket Percussion "Muff" Pistols as used by Riverboat Gamblers U.S. Artwork & Posters In the later half of

In the later half of the 19th century

It also has the classic Austro-Hungarian wood grip panels secured by three pins

from early in the war

The horizontal shot tower

Nepal that had been converted to percussion sometime in the 1830s and issued into East India Company service

Original U.S. Pair of Pocket Percussion "Muff" Pistols as used by Riverboat Gamblers U.S. Artwork & Posters In the later half ofOriginal Items. Only One Available. Here we have a lovely pair of small pocket percussion pistols, usually referred to as "Muff" pistols. Like the "Philadelphia Derringer" pistols, these were designed to be lightweight, with maximum concealability. These were very popular during the days of riverboat gambling, as they could easily be held in the small pockets of a gambler's vest. These pistols both measure just over 5 inches in length, with 1 1 4 inch