Original Victorian Era British Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion Vest Pistol by D. Egg of London - circa 1840 Antique Cartridge Firearms this example is a size

this example is a size 1 (Large)

indicating this came off of a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 supersonic jet fighter

Wrapped around the grip and cross guard is an original service worn aluminum bullion thread portepee (sword knot)

Division O-1

which is threaded through the cross and stitched together at the ends

Original Victorian Era British Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion Vest Pistol by D. Egg of London - circa 1840 Antique Cartridge Firearms this example is a sizeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely British Percussion Vest pistol, with a "box lock" style frame and very interesting "Side Hammer" design. These are usually top hammer, but as it is percussion, it may have been easier to put the hammer and bolster on the side. It is a very early percussion example, and is marked on the back of the lock by the maker: D. EGG, LONDON. This of course refers to the legendary Swiss Born London Gunmaker