Afghan/Kyber Pass Pistol - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

14th May 2016, 08:25 PM

rickystl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

If not mistaken the hinged butt cap compartment is for percussion caps

Hi Jim.
Yes, you are correct. It is to store percussion caps.
Just as a comparison. here is a typical English belt pistol of the 1840-1860 period, all silver mounted. Notice the similarities of design - including the compartment for percussion caps.
Rick.

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