Original British Brass Framed Over and Under Flintlock Double Barrel Tap Action Pistol by Wikinson - circa 1815 MP 34 The usual reason for this

The usual reason for this stamping a perfectly good rifle as for Drill Purpose was that it allowed the Regimental Armorer to write the weapon off and  apply for a brand new often far better replacement rifle

Used by the North

This lovely set of a Ceramic bell and coin bank were official souvenirs from the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin

These usually do not have a cockade per regulations

This overseas cap was issued to an enlisted man or NCO in the parachute infantry as evident by the blue colored parachute patch and the blue infantry piping

Original British Brass Framed Over and Under Flintlock Double Barrel Tap Action Pistol by Wikinson - circa 1815 MP 34 The usual reason for thisOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Just acquired from a recent antique gun show, this is a very nice British over and under pistol with turn off barrels for loading. On the left side there is a switch so one can decide which barrel will discharge. The pan has a rolling compartment each to serve one of the barrels so effectively the shooter has a second shot at his disposal directly after the first barrel has been fired. They would also choose to fire both