This is my first thread: although I have not had a specific interest in armoury, I have recently 'picked up' a curious little pistol with a number of other items I purchased. The small amount of research i am able to do without assistance suggests to me this may be a Victorian Parlour Pistol, but I cannot be sure.
Clearly the pistol has had a tough life and it had a thin covering of rust. Having removed most of this I can see there are Patent Nos (6254.13 & 2621.14). As you can see, the trigger is missing and the barrel is blocked.
I should like to try and identify the make and the possible date. At first glance i could see no markings, but then I thought there may be something under where the trigger should be. I've taken the best photos I can, so any help from you fine folk would be great.
Lastly, I'm not sure if this pistol has any value, but if I wanted to sell, where would be the best place to 'advertise' this?
Many thanks for any help you can offer.
Jack
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