An Untouched Flintlock Tap Action Pistol by I. Whitehouse. With turn-off barrels, the lower one fitted with a spring bayonet beneath and stamped with London proofs, border engraved brass-action signed within an oval against a martial trophy on either side, engraved thumb-piece safety catch, also locking the steel, sprung trigger guard engraved with foliate designs on the bow, figured flat-sided butt with vacant rectangular escutcheon. In good clean order and untouched condition. Missing tang screw.

WHITEHOUSE
John Gunmaker, Birmingham, 1811 - died 1843. Marked guns ‘London’.
Stephen Gunlock filer (from Darleston), Royal Manufactory, Lewisham, 1817-18.
Thomas Gunsmith, 28 George St., Lambeth 1841 Census (age 26).

Dimensions:
Bore: 54 Bore
Barrel Length: 8.5 cm (3.35 Inches)
Overall Length: 21.5 cm (8.5 Inches)