A Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol by Brander & Potts. With round turn-off barrel struck below with London proofs, border engraved box-lock action, signed on a band surrounded by foliage to the left and LONDON within an oval surrounded but flags to the right, fitted with a sliding safety catch that also locks the pan, slab sided walnut grip with silver shield shaped escutcheon.
BRANDER & POTTS
Martin Brander & Thomas Potts,
Gunmakers, 70 Minories and Goodman's Yard., 1802-27. Succeeded by Thomas Potts. Contractors to Ordnance, 1815-1820.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: 54 Bore
Barrel Length: 2 Inches (5.08 cm)
Overall Length: 5.75 Inches (14.60 cm)