Object Number: W508

Collection: Militaria

Object Name: firearm

Description: Flintlock pistol. Octagonal iron barrel with engraved breech and brass blade fore-sight. Breech with London Gunmakers Company proof marks and signed on the top flat Gillet, Bristol. Engraved barrel tang. Secured to the stock with 2 barrel slides. Walnut full-stock with engraved iron furniture comprising, trigger guard with pineapple finial, and 2 ramrod pipes. Silver escutcheon. Wooden ramrod. Flintlock sidelock with flat plate with bevelled edges and engraved tail, signed Gillet. Sliding bolt safety catch behind cock. Roller frizzen.