This pistol has no visible maker markings, but likely dates to the second half of the 18th century. Features a silver finished screw-off brass barrel and frame, fine-groove rifling, with a bird in a tree engraved on the left of the frame, a dog chasing a rabbit on the bottom of the frame, and border engraving. The frame has a grooved rear sight on top of the breech and an iron outside lock in which the hammer bumps a rod that protrudes out of the top of the frame in order to allow a burst of air through for "firing". The grip reservoir is wrapped in leather and has a silver plated threaded joint. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/443" hanging from the trigger guard. Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

Fine, retains 80% original silver finish with age darkened tarnishing and a few areas flaking to show exposed brass, scattered light pitting on the iron lock components, and crisp engraving. Leather is also fine with some edge wear. Mechanically fine.