Original British Revolutionary War Era Cased Pair of Ducks Foot Pistols by Collis of Oxford - Circa 1782 Technical Books and issued to the Department

and issued to the Department of Dakota in 1877

perhaps indicating it is an at the time replacement perhaps in 1857

but nothing out side of the usual issues sustained in service

The badge has a blue wool felt background

Barrel and lock show remains of old pitting but now nicely polished

Original British Revolutionary War Era Cased Pair of Ducks Foot Pistols by Collis of Oxford - Circa 1782 Technical Books and issued to the DepartmentOriginal Items: One of a kind set. This is a magnificent set of a matching pair of English steel framed and barreled "Duck's Foot" Volley Firing Pistols each having four splayed cannon style barrels with barrel measuring 4 3 8 inches in length. The Silver but caps has Birmingham Silver Hallmarks with letter code E which is a date code for the year 1777. Flintlock Duck's foot pistols were first introduced in the 18th century, most often found in the