A Rare Pair of 80 Bore Three Barrel Box Lock Pistols by Thomas of London. With turn-off barrels numbered from ‘1’ to ‘6’ respectively, part octagonal breeches numbered to correspond, border engraved actions signed in capitals within an oval on one side and decorated with a bird and foliage to the other, rectangular pans, engraved thumb-piece safety catches also locking the steels, trigger guards each engraved with a diamond on the bow, and figured slab sided butts.
THOMAS
John. Gunmaker, ‘at Mr Goffs’ Fore St., free of Gunmakers Co., by redemption, 1802.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: 80 Bore
Barrel Length: 3.5 Inches (8.89 cm)
Overall Length: 8.5 Inches (21.59 cm)