The short iron barrel has London proof and view marks flanking a "crown/F" stamp on the upper left, "GRIFFIN BOND ST. LONDON" on top of the barrel in an engraved panel, engraved iron tang, and 1 inch muzzle opening. The gauge is estimated. With a moderate flare at the muzzle to aid in loading and a short overall length of 25 1/2 inches, this gun would have made an excellent coach gun. The lock is signed "GRIFFIN" at center and has a bridled pan, ornate finial on the frizzen spring, sliding half-cock safety, and border engraving. The furniture is brass and mainly has scroll, floral, and border engraving. The wrist escutcheon has a coronet with four pearls over a rampant unicorn with a blazing sun in the background and a torse below. Joseph Griffin, son of Benjamin Griffin, was a gunmaker in London from the mid 18th century through 1782. He was in partnership with his father until 1770 and then with John Tow from 1772-1782. Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr

Very good with mottled gray patina on the barrel and lock, aged patina on the brass, and general mild overall wear. The stock is also very good and has a sliver absent along the right edge of the forend with general dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.