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A Fine Antique 18th Century English Turn Off, Box-lock Flintlock Pocket Pistol. 40 Bore. By J. Robinson, Bootle, Liverpool. birmingham Proof Marks.

£650    $822    €780
The flintlock pistol turn-off barrel engraved with foliage around the muzzle.
 
Signed engraved box-lock action inscribed ‘Bootle’ on a trophy-of-arms oval on the right on one side and on the other ''J Robinson''.
 
Engraved sliding thumb-piece safety-catch also locking the steel, flat-sided walnut butt, and vacant silver escutcheon.
 
Circa 1790.
 
Measurement
 
16.4 cm overall
 
An attached inscribed note reads:-
 
''Robinson. John, 1810-1832
 
Maker of Screw barrel box locks, flintlocks pocket pistols with folding triggers. Shop in Liverpool'' .
 
 
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road
 
WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.
 
We are at the front of the gallery, on the 1st aisle.
 
Web page:-
 
https://peterharrisclocks.com/welcome/
 
Internal Reference: 241213/01
Antique Number: SA1113728
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Antique #SA1113728, shown on this page, originates from the 18th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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We specialise in Flintlock pistols, Muskets, Clocks & Watches
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