Circa 1812 Gentleman's pistol Forsyth scent bottle lock (Gold Fittings):
Percussion pistol by Forsyth, English, c1840. The pistol is fitted with the 'scent-bottle' lock designed and developed by the Reverend Alexander Forsyth at the Tower of London in 1806-1807:
Of possible interest:
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