What periods do these firearms cover?

The pieces span the Georgian era, the late eighteenth century, the Napoleonic period, and the 1870s. This covers both the flintlock era and the transition to later cartridge-firing rifles.

Which materials appear most often?

Constructors utilised walnut for stocks alongside steel, iron, and brass for barrels and furniture. Leather also appears in the materials recorded across these service arms.

What is a Tower flintlock pistol?

It is a service pistol produced for or inspected by the British Board of Ordnance at the Tower of London. These arms typically feature crown stamps and government acceptance marks.

How do flintlock and percussion differ?

Flintlock arms use a piece of flint striking steel to ignite priming powder, while percussion arms use a chemical cap struck by a hammer. Percussion mechanisms offered greater reliability in damp weather conditions.