‘BRITISH ORDNANCE SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS’

The book is a comprehensive study of Ordnance pistols from 1700 until 1860 which covers Cavalry, Sea Service, Customs, Dublin Castle, Portuguese & other pistols. The book is A4 size, hard back with over 120 pistols illustrated with more than 900 detailed full colour images. Many of these pistol photos have never been published before. There is also a detailed explanatory text covering pistol developments and tables giving pistol dimensions as well as appendices showing pistol locks, proof marks and stock stamps.

Chapter List:

Chapter 1 Pistols

Chapter 2 Land Service Pistols

Chapter 3 1796 Heavy Cavalry Pistols

Chapter 4 Light Dragoon Pistols

Chapter 5 New Land Dragoon and Other Pistols with Swivel Rammers

Chapter 6 Percussion Pistols

Chapter 7 Sea Service Pistols

Chapter 8 Customs and Coast Guard Pistols

Chapter 9 Dublin Castle Pistols

Chapter 10 Other Ordnance Pistols

Chapter 11 Portuguese Pistols