Boss & Co produced percussion pistols and dueling pistols from the shop's founding in the early 19th century before concentrating exclusively on sporting guns in the post-Pall Mall era. A Boss percussion pistol is among the rarest of all Boss productions, reflecting the company's earliest commercial activity before their identity as a shotgun specialist was established. These guns were produced for officers, sportsmen, and collectors of the Regency and early Victorian period. Type: Pistol Action: Single Shot Caliber: 50 Caliber Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1840, United Kingdom Weight: 32 oz Overall length: 14" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Self-Defense / Dueling