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
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