Original U.S. Excellent Hammond "Bulldog" .44 Rimfire Pocket Pistol by Connecticut Arms & Mfg. Co. Serial 547 - circa 1865 Martini-Henry Rifles This serial number also is

This serial number also is correct for a 1894 manufactured example

The scabbard unfortunately is missing the drag (finial or tip)of the scabbard and shows signs of slight shrinkage

the cloth binding around the crown and still retains much of its white clay military finish

This is only the second item of any type that we have had from this rare maker

while the lower hoop appears perfect

Original U.S. Excellent Hammond "Bulldog" .44 Rimfire Pocket Pistol by Connecticut Arms & Mfg. Co. Serial 547 - circa 1865 Martini-Henry Rifles This serial number also isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an American classic in . 44 Rimfire, the cartridge used in the early HENRY Lever Action Rifles! What a punch these must have had! The story goes that Doc Holiday's part time girlfriend, Big Nose Kate, once drilled some gambler a new belly button with one of these powerful pistols. Using Hammond's "Bulldog" patent, these were made by the Connecticut Arms and Manufacturing Company. Records show production was