These pistols were pictured on the cover May 2010 issue of "The Gun Report" and noted as from the Donald Hamilton collection. They are signed "BARBAR" on the rounded locks and "BARBAR LONDON" on the sighting flats at the breech end of the barrels and also have London proof marks flanking another crowned marking on the upper left at the breeches. The silver furniture has Birmingham hallmarks including the "A" date code for 1773 and "CF" maker's marks for silversmith Charles Freeth. The smoothbore barrels have silver blade front sights with flush silver inlaid "spider" bases, light engraving at the breech, and the standing breeches have dished rear sights and coordinating engraving. The locks have sliding half-cock safeties with light engraving. The furniture is all silver with a mix of floral and martial patterns. The stocks have raised relief shell carving between the standing breeches and wrist escutcheons. The ramrods have antique ivory tips and iron worms.

See "A." Provenance: The Donald Hamilton Collection; The Greg Lampe Collection