C1800 Beckwith London Round Action 54 Bore Flintlock Muzzle Loading Pocket Pistol With Turn Off Barrel & Concealed Folding Trigger. Sn 21393:34 .54 Muzzleloader

C1800 Beckwith London Round Action 54 Bore Flintlock Muzzle Loading Pocket Pistol With Turn Off Barrel & Concealed Folding Trigger. Sn 21393:34 - 21393:34

This is an English flintlock pocket pistol with round action made C1800. The pistol is 6” overall with a 1 ½” turn off steel barrel (a tool is required to turn off the barrel, we do not have the tool). The barrel’s smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use. It’s cock is fitted with flint & it has a concealed folding trigger. One side of the action alongside foliate engraved & martial arms panels is the maker’s name 'Beckwith’ and the reverse has ‘London ’ (most likely the English gunmaker William. A. Beckwith who operated in London from 1800 until approx. 1840 from which time business was conducted at 58 Skinner Street, Snow Hill. His son Henry was also involved in the family business until 1868. Henry Beckwith is listed as participating in the International Exhibition of 1851). The underside of the action has crisp English proof marks. The excellent original bag shaped walnut grip with chequered panels is undamaged. The rear of the action has a safety bolt and the stock has a void inlaid silver disc. The pistol is fully functioning with a crisp trigger action. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:34 (in box 21393)

£675.00