Dating to circa 1810, this pistol is signed “I. GILL” on the lock, almost certainly for John Gill of Birmingham (1802-1817). The swamped octagonal browned barrel has a blade type front sight, dovetailed back sight, Tower private proof marks, the barrelsmith’s mark “B&S” and engraved with a band of foliage at the breech. Foliate engraved false breech and flat bevelled detented lock with single set trigger mechanism. Figured walnut full length stock fitted with a white metal initial oval at the wrist, engraved iron mounts including trigger guard with pineapple finial, and brass tipped wooden ramrod.

As described in “A”. The pair in an associated relined and refitted mahogany case, the lid with reproduction trade label for Ketland & Co., and with accessories including brass mounted loading rod with worm, iron pincer type bullet mold, and brass mounted copper three-way powder flask. The exterior of the case with flush-fitting brass carrying handle and circular brass escutcheon.