A Pair of 13 Bore Flintlock Man Stoppers by Leech of London. With sighted octagonal barrels, engraved ‘LONDON’ along the top flats, foliate engraved steel tangs, bevelled stepped locks, signed ‘LEECH’ beneath the pans, full-stocked in walnut (one pistol with repair to woodwork at the front of lock - see photographs) cut with chequering at the grips, vacant rectangular escutcheons, engraved steel trigger guards with shields surrounded by foliage on the bows and pineapple finials, steel ramrod pipes and original brass mounted ramrods with concealed worms. 

LEECH

William John, Gunmaker, Castle Alley, 1813-14, Union Street, Whitechapel, 1817. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 13 Bore

Barrel Length: 5 Inches (12.70 cm)

Overall Length: 9.5 Inches (24.13 cm)