British antique ivory handled cane with concealed percussion pistol. Handle features a floral engraved silver band (British proofed) marked "W.H. Mitchell" in a border. To remove the pistol, pull the handle away from the shaft. The pistol itself features a fixed bayonet underneath it's 3 1/4 inch barrel. The pistol loads from it's muzzle end with powder patch and ball. The barrel is able to be unscrewed from the rear section to reveal a nipple on its back side in which a percussion cap may be placed. To cock, pull the spring-loaded top section of the round metal cocking mechanism away from the handle. Fire by pressing down on the trigger. Provenance: The Larry Mattson Collection