The lot features a circa 1846-1850’s Belgian proofed boxlock boot pistol in English form. This is a lovely percussion vest pistol which has an octagonal .50 caliber smooth bore 3 ¼-inch barrel. The pistol has a boxlock / box lock mechanism receiver with the percussion hammer in the center of the frame and the receiver has the Belgian Liege handgun proofmark which was used from 1846-1924 (small oval with large “ELG *”. The boxlock, hammer, trigger and finger guard all have a unique gilt gold finish. The pistol has “Bag-Shaped” walnut grips. Often called a “boot” or “muff” pistol as this small gun could easily be concealed and carried for personal protection when travelling down dark city streets of New York or of London in Victorian England. Also later used and readily imported into the U.S. as a personal sidearm during the American Civil War. This muzzle-loading lead ball and powder with percussion cap firearm has a total measurement of 7.75-inches long. Comes with .46 lead balls, caps, patches, 230 GR FFFG powder and two pistol brass casings for measuring 28 GR and 24 GR powders. ANTIQUE FIREARM NO FFL.