Original British "Man-Stopper" .64" Bore Flintlock Walking Pistol by Hampton & Son of London with and Period Applied Belt Hook - Circa 1820 U.S. Artwork & Posters and should be handled with

and should be handled with care

These both fit into slots in the scabbard

Corporal Beers hailed from Exira

A combination of the drop taking place in broad daylight and that the Germans were not expecting an airborne attack allowed the pathfinders to land on target and guide in the rest of the paratroopers to the proper locations

In May 1918 the division was sent to Europe and arrived in England

Original British "Man-Stopper" .64" Bore Flintlock Walking Pistol by Hampton & Son of London with and Period Applied Belt Hook - Circa 1820 U.S. Artwork & Posters and should be handled withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely British Flintlock "Walking" Pistol, clearly marked on the lock with HAMPTON & SON, a known London firm that looks to have made flintlock pistols during the early 19th Century. We have unfortunately not been able to find much in the way of details about the firm, but that is often the case for this period. It looks to be all original, except for the period applied 3 inch long belt look on the left