A 15 Bore Flintlock Officers Pistol by Whately. With sighted round barrel, struck with Tower of London proofs at the breech and Ordnance inspection mark, a Crowned 4, foliate engraved tang, border engraved lock, signed in script beneath the pan and fitted with a sliding safety catch, also stamped with an Ordnance inspection mark, a Crowned 3, full-stocked in walnut, cut with a band of chequering at the grip, border engraved steel mounts comprising side-plate, butt-cap, trigger guard and ramrod pipes, with what appears to be original steel ramrod also struck with Ordnance marks.

Whatley
John & Thomas [1767-1791]
Made flintlock holster pistols, shop in Birmingham.

A. Merwyn Carey (1954) English, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers, Acro Publishing Company, New York.

Dimensions:
Bore: 15 Bore
Barrel Length: 9.5 Inches (24 cm)
Overall Length: 15 Inches (38 cm)