Original Victorian Era British Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion Vest Pistol by D. Egg of London - circa 1840 Price_$-050 - $200 For its gallantry and combat

For its gallantry and combat action during the first three days of fighting

In the canopy it features the text “1944 REY”

which has torn off

when messages are sent to foreign countries or ships

In this case the fabric and leather shell has been painted with brown paint matching the color of the neck protector

Original Victorian Era British Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion Vest Pistol by D. Egg of London - circa 1840 Price_$-050 - $200 For its gallantry and combatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely British Percussion Vest pistol, with a "box lock" style frame and very interesting "Side Hammer" design. These are usually top hammer, but as it is percussion, it may have been easier to put the hammer and bolster on the side. It is a very early percussion example, and is marked on the back of the lock by the maker: D. EGG, LONDON. This of course refers to the legendary Swiss Born London Gunmaker