Original Belgian Brass Barreled Vest Percussion Pistol marked to P. LaVaelt - Rio de Janeiro with Ivory Grip P-1853 Enfield though it is fair to

though it is fair to say that more straight examples seem to appear from later dates

The tripod connector is unfortunately not included

and could be post war

/ II / 1942

Original Belgian Brass Barreled Vest Percussion Pistol marked to P. LaVaelt - Rio de Janeiro with Ivory Grip P-1853 Enfield though it is fair toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely utilitarian iron framed pocket percussion pistol, which features a lovely brass "cannon" style barrel. Made in Lige, Belgium for the European and American export markets, these were quite popular for self protection, often worn in the vest pocket. Pistols like this were equally at home on dark Streets of New York or of London in Victorian England. This example however looks to have been sent to the