Original Victorian Belgian Pinfire Revolver Issued to Customs House, Harwich in Holster - c.1860 Spanish Helmets The smoke colored blade could

The smoke colored blade could very well be Damascus/Wootz steel and is of very high quality

and is definitely a great looking piece

decorated with turnings and carving

The lid is inlaid with a silver anchor

It even sports a delicate chain to the head retaining a U

Original Victorian Belgian Pinfire Revolver Issued to Customs House, Harwich in Holster - c.1860 Spanish Helmets The smoke colored blade couldOriginal Item: Only One Available. This interesting little revolver dates to the 1860s, when the "NEW" Pin fire Cartridge was becoming the rage. Small six shot revolver in approximately 7mm caliber with folding trigger. The Pinfire system required the hammer to hit a post sticking out of the side of the cartridge, which moved into the cartridge's center igniting the charge. The hammer face was therefore flat and fell upon the top of the open top