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A Fine18th Century Flintlock Turn Off, Box-lock Pocket Pistol. 40 Bore. By J. Robinson, Bootle, Liverpool. Birmingham Proof Marks.
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A Fine18th Century Flintlock Turn Off, Box-lock Pocket Pistol. 40 Bore. By J. Robinson, Bootle, Liverpool. Birmingham Proof Marks.

18th century
Description

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" .

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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Antique Flintlock Pocket Pistol to the 18th Century.

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SA1113728
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241213/01
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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.

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The flintlock pistol turn-off barrel engraved with foliage around the muzzle.
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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'.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
fig 1. An 18th-century flintlock box-lock pocket pistol featuring a dark wooden grip, engraved steel receiver, and turn-off barrel.
fig 1. A Fine18th Century Flintlock Turn Off, Box-lock Pocket Pistol. 40 Bore. By J. Robinson, Bootle, Liverpool. Birmingham Proof Marks.

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" .

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Antique Flintlock Pocket Pistol to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113728
Dealers Internal Ref
241213/01
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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Archive I An 18th-century flintlock box-lock pocket pistol featuring a dark wooden grip, engraved steel receiver, and turn-off barrel.

A Fine18th Century Flintlock Turn Off, Box-lock Pocket Pistol. 40 Bore. By J. Robinson, Bootle, Liverpool. Birmingham Proof Marks.

Archive II An 18th-century flintlock box-lock pocket pistol featuring a dark wooden grip, engraved steel receiver, and turn-off barrel. View II
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An 18th-century flintlock box-lock pocket pistol featuring a dark wooden grip, engraved steel receiver, and turn-off barrel.
A fine18th century Flintlock Turn off, Box-Lock pocket Pistol. 40 bore. By J. Robinson, Bootle, Liverpool. BIRMINGHAM PROOF Marks.
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  • ObjectAntique Firearms
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Steel, Brass
  • ColourSilver and Dark Brown
  • MotifsTurn-off barrel, Box-lock action, Engraved side plates, Wooden slab grip

This Georgian antique firearm is an 18th-century flintlock box-lock pocket pistol measuring 16.4 cm overall. The object incorporates a combination of steel, brass, and dark brown walnut timber, presenting a silver and dark brown colour palette. Visible details comprise a turn-off barrel with foliage engraving near the muzzle, an engraved box-lock action with a trophy-of-arms oval inscribed with the name Bootle, an engraved sliding thumb-piece safety-catch, a flat-sided wooden slab grip, and a trigger descending below the receiver. Birmingham proof marks appear alongside the maker signature of J Robinson. The piece exhibits natural wood grain patterns across the dark brown handle, metallic sheen on the steel barrel and receiver components, and fine engraved line details on the metalwork. Such a historic piece sits ideally upon an office desk within a gentleman's library study setting. Collectors display items of this type in a dedicated display case, on a desktop stand, or atop a bookshelf ledge as a historical conversation piece. Handling requires care due to the delicate antique mechanism and exposed trigger assembly. The compact proportions allow placement within display cabinets alongside related militaria, books, or maritime instruments.

FAQs

A turn-off box-lock flintlock pocket pistol is a compact 18th-century firearm featuring a central firing mechanism enclosed within a metal frame, with a removable barrel unscrewed for breech loading.

These pistols typically feature carved wooden stocks made of walnut or mahogany, combined with forged iron, steel, or brass actions and hand-engraved details.

Authentic examples display period hand-cut maker markings, official proof marks stamped into the iron or steel, hand-hammered mechanical elements, and genuine patina.

An antique firearm is often displayed mounted inside a glass cabinet, supported on a bespoke brass stand on a desk, or housed within a deep box frame.

Preservation requires housing the piece in a stable, humidity-controlled environment, applying microcrystalline wax to metal components to prevent oxidisation, and conditioning the wood with neutral wax.
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