Center hammer, single shot percussion pistol with powder flask. This is a pocket pistol that was probably made during the 1850s. It is unmarked aside from the number “2” on the approx. 2 ½” octagon barrel along with an unclear small oval proof mark. The receiver sides, top and trigger guard bottom show simple decorative engraving. The one piece wood stock/handle features a decorative carved swell at the butt end and is in overall fine condition. There are also decorative carved panels behind the receiver on each side. The hammer has two clicks and the percussion cap nipple is intact. The barrel shows a blue finish with the steel frame and trigger guard an uncleaned gray. This is a large approximately .48 caliber muzzle loading pistol popular on both the European continent and in the early United States. This example is fancier than most encountered today. The powder flask is copper and is embossed on both sides with a sporting scene of hounds chasing a stag on the bottom section with a fancy embossed frame above with a single dog scene. The upper hardware is uncleaned brass with an adjustable spout for four separate charge amounts. The spring loaded cut-off thumb lever is strong and functioning properly. There appears no serious dents or abuse to the overall flask. A most attractive set that would benefit from a shadow box or frame. The pistol weighs 6oz. No serial number. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.