A Percussion Pocket Pistol by W. Parker of London. With sighted octagonal barrel, engraved, ‘MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY LONDON’ along the top-flat, stamped with London proofs, foliate engraved tang and screw, border engraved lock, signed W. PARKER and engraved with scrolling foliage, the cock engraved en-suite, full-stocked in walnut, cut with chequering at the grip, with vacant white metal escutcheon, brass tipped ramrod with turn-off cap. 

Parker, William

Gunmaker, worked at 233 High Holborn, 1793-1841; 10 Chamber Street 1839 - 41. Gunmaker to the Duke of Kent, Prince Edward and William IV. He held contracts to ordnance, East India Company and The Hudson's Bay Company. Supplied arms to the London Police from 1803 and Metropolitan Police from 1829. Died aged 68 in 1841. Succeeded by Park Field and Sons. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 40 Bore

Barrel Length: 4.25 Inches (10.79 cm)

Overall Length: 9 Inches (22.86 cm)