A 50 Bore Flintlock Tap Action Pistol by Hickin of London. With round turn off barrels, stamped with Birmingham proofs and numbered 3 and 4, border engraved box-lock action, signed LONDON on an oval surrounded by stands of arms to the right and HICKIN on an oval to the left, sliding thumb-piece safety catch, slab sided walnut grip. In good clean order overall.  

HICKIN

William Gunmaker, Birmingham, 1814-21. Marked guns LONDON. 

Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA. 

Dimensions:

Bore: 50 Bore

Barrel Length: 2.25 Inches (5.71 cm)

Overall Length: 7.25 Inches (18.41 cm)