These pistols were likely owned by an English officer in the late 18th century and may have been used in the American Revolution and/or French Revolutionary Wars. The brass locks have "T Richards" (probably Thomas Richards of Birmingham c. 1774-1784) signed at the center and light floral engraving. The smoothbore, two-stage brass barrels have "London" signed on top, Tower private proofs on the upper left flats, and light floral and border engraving. The silver mounts have "I-B" maker's marks (Joseph Bunney c. 1770s), Birmingham hallmarks (date marks not visible), and floral and martial patterns. The silver wrist escutcheons are inscribed "JG." Silver wire forms designs of a stand of arms are inlaid between the wrist escutcheons and breeches.

Fine with attractive lightly aged patina on brass and silver, some small pieces of loosening or absent wire inlay, repaired forend, glossy refreshed oil finish on the stock, and a hole at the trigger guard finial. Mechanically fine.

See "A." Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Fine with light aged patina on the brass and silver, a dent on the right at the heel, spliced forend and minor cracks in the refinished stock, small slivers of wire absent, small cracks in the trigger guard tang, small hole in the trigger guard finial, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.