"B. HOMER" is marked on the lock. B. Homer is listed as an active gunmaker between circa 1771-1806. Benjamin Homer (1731-1776) and his son, Benjamin Perrott Homer (1761-1838), were listed as merchants in Boston per Smith and Bitter in "Historic Pistols: The American Martial Flintlock, 1760-1845."

Good with dark patina, mild oxidation/pitting, aged patina on the brass mounts, refinished stock with some chips and cracks, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.