A Rare 54 Bore Four-Barrelled Flintlock Tap-Action Pistol by Perry of London, Circa 1770. With tapering turn-off cannon barrel group numbered ‘1’ ‘2’ ‘3’ and ‘4’ stamped below with Tower of London private proofs, brass action profusely engraved and signed ‘London’ on the right, signed ‘Perry’ to the left and fitted with tap-lever, engraved tang, figured walnut butt with silver butt cap depicting scrolling foliage (this has been screwed in place) engraved steel trigger guard decorated with a geometric design on the bow, vacant oval escutcheon. 

Perry, William [about 1780] 

Made flintlock brass barrel pocket pistols and brass barrel flintlock blunderbusses. Shop in Birmingham. 

A. Merwyn Carey (1954) English, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers, Acro Publishing Company, New York. 

PERRY

William, Gunmaker, Birmingham, 1776-88. Marked guns ‘London’. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 54-Bore

Barrel Length: 3.5 Inches (9 cm)

Overall Length: 10 Inches (25.5 cm)