Original British Victorian “Man Stopper” Double Barrel Percussion Pistol by Manton of London Snider Rifle Accessories the Cavalry of the Imperial

the Cavalry of the Imperial Guard wore a French style parade uniform consisting of a dark-blue tunic with red Brandenburg braiding

which represents maker Carl Wild of Hamburg

or Second German Light Dragoons with F/16 denoting "F" Company

The crossguard has a closed winged eagle which looks to the viewer's left

The models were tested and adopted by the British Army and Navy

Original British Victorian “Man Stopper” Double Barrel Percussion Pistol by Manton of London Snider Rifle Accessories the Cavalry of the ImperialOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a great British "Man Stopper" Double Barrel pistol from the Victorian Era. With twin . 61" barrels, this was sure to stop just about anyone in their tracks, and you had a second shot in case the first missed! This lovely pistol has a heavily engraved box lock, and is marked MANTON. LONDON on the barrel strap. The Manton family were prolific gunsmiths in the London Area. JOHN MANTON was one of England's finest