A Parlor Pistol with Unique Underhammer System by

Smooth round barrel in cal. 7 mm, octagonal in the breech and muzzle region, over breech marked "IOH:VIN:/HILSCHER/a:CHRUDIM". Breech-loading by removing a peg through a hole in the rear part of the barrel. The trigger-guard forms a hammer. The hammer struck on a pill of "fulminate of mercury", when struck, the pill would explode. A ring trigger. Original nickel finish to all metal parts. Walnut half stock with checkered butt. Bohemia, Chrudim circa 1850, length 25 cm. Condition 2+