Original Victorian British Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion Vest Pistol by Charles Piper of Cambridge with Captured Ramrod - circa 1850 Antique Gun Parts The proving ground was created

The proving ground was created as a successor to the Sandy Hook Proving Ground

It is comprised of totally original WWII parts with the exception of the ATF approved newly made solid steel dummy receiver

The liner shows significant age

which swing into place by using a knurled adjustment on the side

Original Victorian British Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion Vest Pistol by Charles Piper of Cambridge with Captured Ramrod - circa 1850 Antique Gun Parts The proving ground was createdOriginal 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 Victorian example, and is marked on the top of the barrel by the maker: PIPER, CAMBRIDGE This of course refers to gunmaker Charles Piper, who operated a shop