Original British Over & Under Flintlock Double Barrel Tap Action Pistol by Joseph Thwaits of Bath - Circa 1770 MP 40 L" inside an oval of

L" inside an oval of dots

but Aluminum was an "Air Age" material

then this cutaway would have been most likely used upon integrating the “new” grenade into their arsenal

The matching pommel has sharp oak leaves which run throughout the edges and the pommel shows almost no wear

Original British Over & Under Flintlock Double Barrel Tap Action Pistol by Joseph Thwaits of Bath - Circa 1770 MP 40 L" inside an oval ofOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Just acquired from an old collection, this is a very nice patinated British over and under pistol with 4 " barrels that turn off for loading. It measures 11 inches in overall length, so unlike most other examples in this style we see, it is not intended for pocket use. On the left side of the frame there is a switch so one can decide which barrel will discharge. The pan has a rolling compartment each to serve one of the