Original British Victorian .44cal Single Action Transitional Percussion Revolver by James Beattie of London - circa 1850 MG 42 Mounts LEE LONDON on the left

LEE LONDON on the left

As the initial movement in operation "Unicorn

The Helmet has its full complement of the usual "aventail" chain mail rear neck defense hanging beneath it

Flexible metal epaulets (usually made from brass) are referred to as shoulder scales

This example most likely served as a symbol of rank and authority for a WW1 Hungarian officer fighting on the Eastern Front

Original British Victorian .44cal Single Action Transitional Percussion Revolver by James Beattie of London - circa 1850 MG 42 Mounts LEE LONDON on the leftOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a truly lovely example one of the many "Transitional" revolver designs of the first half of the 19th century, which effectively bridged the gap between single shot pistols and the modern revolver designs such as those made by Adams, Colt, and many others. These were main divided into two types: those that used a revolving cylinder chamber with a single barrel, and the "Pepperbox" style, with a barrel cluster