A Silver Inlaid Flintlock Cannon Barrel Pistol by Wilson of London. With three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, stamped at the breech with London proofs and Wilsons own barrel smiths mark, border engraved box-lock action decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and signed in script to the right and London to the left, replaced border engraved cock, swelling flat-sided walnut butt inlaid with scrolling silver wire, with unusual silver mounts comprising stand of arms escutcheon and castle style mask. 

WILSON

Richard born 1703. Apprenticed to uncle, Thomas Green, 1718; free of Gunmakers Co., 1725. Proof piece and mark, 1730. Elected Assistant, 1734; Master, 1741. Gunmaker, at the Fowler, Minories, took over business of Agnes Green, 1730. Contractor to Ordnance, from 1746; East India Co., 1733-6; Hudsons Bay Co., 1730-56; Royal African Co., 1739. With son, William, became Richard & William Wilson & Co., 1757-9; Richard Wilson & Co., 1759-66. Died 1766.

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 50 Bore

Barrel Length: 2.25 Inches (5.71 cm)

Overall Length: 7.5 Inches (19.05 cm)