A Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by I. Hollis. With octagonal barrel, signed ‘LONDON’ and stamped with Birmingham proofs at the breech, decorated with geometric band, foliate engraved tang, stepped, bevelled lock decorated with scrolling foliage and signed, ‘I HOLLIS’ beneath the pan, full-stocked in walnut with a vacant white-metal escutcheon, engraved steel trigger guard with stylised pineapple finial, steel ramrod pipe and brass tipped ramrod with concealed worm.

HOLLIS
Richard Two gunmakers of this name, at Birmingham, apparently marked guns ‘London’, c. 1820-1845.

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

Dimensions:
Bore: 16 Bore
Barrel Length: 6.25 Inches (15.90 cm)
Overall Length: 11.5 Inches (29.20 cm)