Original British P-1858 East India Government Marked Lancer’s Percussion Pistol marked Birmingham 1867 Original Items

Original Item: Only one available. Here we have a very nice British P-1858 Indian Service Lancer’s Pistol, for use by the East Indian Government Native Troops. The pistol is based upon the British P-1856 and P-1858 service pistols, but is a .65 caliber smoothbore, rather than a .577 caliber rifled arm. The East India Government was formed after the British Raj began, replacing East India Company rule.

The pistol is definitely all British made with Proof Marks on the barrel. These included the CROWN / TP / BROAD ARROW “Tower Proof”, as well as standard Birmingham production markings. The lock is marked 1867 / BIRMINGHAM, with a CROWN over E I G on the lock plate tail, for “East India Government”. The city of Birmingham was a major gun-making region of England during much of recent British history, which unfortunately rapidly declined after WWII Ended. The pistol retains its trapped swivel ramrod for use while mounted on a horse. It also has the standard lanyard ring on the butt, to keep it from being dropped.

The walnut stock on this example is very nice, with a bit of curl, and no major damage, just the usual service wear. There is still a faint BIRMINGHAM / EIG / 1867 cartouche visible on the left side of the stock forward of the lock screw. It has the standard all brass furniture, which has a lovely patina.

A very nice Victorian Era Indian Colonial Issue Percussion pistol, ready to display!

Specifications:

Year of Manufacture: 1867
Caliber:  .65″ pistol
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Barrel Length: 8 inches
Overall Length: 14 inches
Action: Percussion lock side action
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

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