Original British Pocket Percussion Pistol with Spring Bayonet by William Bond of London c.1845 Gun Parts The shell is maker marked

The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZF 41

A very upmarket knobkerrie for a ZULU Impi leader that was brought home to England as a "war trophy" by some red jacketed British Infantryman who was very grateful to return in one piece

and head wounds from the falling shrapnel generated by the new technique of indirect fire became a frequent cause of battlefield casualties

One of the changes specified prior to the start of the first Navy contract was to attach a bayonet lug on the forward band

classical performances from symphony orchestras

Original British Pocket Percussion Pistol with Spring Bayonet by William Bond of London c.1845 Gun Parts The shell is maker markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a really nice little percussion box lock Pocket Pistol, complete with a spring loaded bayonet mounted under the barrel. The three inch triangular bayonet is activated by pulling back on the trigger guard, which then swings forward and locks into place. This provided some extra protection to the owner once the firearm has been discharged. The bayonet can then be released using the small button on the right