Denix Lewis & Clark Napoleonic Cavalry Pistol Replica Gray Barrel and Brass Trim

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Cavalry Pistol Replica. 13 1/2" overall. Wood stock with antique gray finish barrel and hammer. Brass trim.
Light cavalry of the early modern period were equipped with a sabre and specialized horse pistols, carried in saddle holsters. These large caliber single shot handguns, also known as holster pistols, horsemen's pistols, cavalry pistols or musket caliber pistols, saw extensive use among the British and French armies during the Napoleonic Wars. These were deadliest at close range, but massed pistol fire from horseback proved moderately effective at medium range.  Many were made in .71, .65 and .58 caliber, to enable the use of standard infantry musket balls.
During the early Victorian era, most horse pistols in the arsenals of Britain, France and America were converted to caplock ignition. These remained in service until .44 caliber revolvers such as the Colt Dragoon of 1847 or the Adams revolver of 1851 were introduced.
"This replica gun contains the colored markings required by law, including a permanently attached orange plug."