A Flintlock Pocket Pistol by T & J Rea of London. With round turn-off barrel, stamped at the breech with London proofs, engraved box-lock action, with a shield surrounded by stands of arms to the left and signed ’T & J REA LONDON’ within an oval surrounded by arms to the right, sliding thumb-piece safety catch, slab sided walnut butt beautifully inlayed with scrolling silver foliage (retaining 90% of original silver wire). In uncleaned condition overall. 

THOMAS & JOHN REA

Gunmakers, 91 Minories 1810-22. Contractor to East India Co., 1814-22. Succeeded by John Rea. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 32 Bore

Barrel Length: 1.5 Inches (3.81 cm)

Overall Length: 6 Inches (15.24 cm)