With browned swamped barrel engraved ‘London’ along the top flat and stamped with London proofs and barrel smiths mark ‘WS’ plain tang, signed plain lock, full-stocked in walnut with plain brass mounts including long-eared butt cap, trigger guard and ramrod pipe with original brass tipped ramrod. A beautiful pistol in completely untouched condition. 

W. Shepherd 

Son of William Shepherd. Apprenticed to Abel Williams in 1760; free of Gunmakers Company., 1767. Elected Assistant, 1774 and Master in 1781, 1782. Also served as an Ensign in the Honourable Artillery Company., 1773. Retired in 1798. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 20 Bore

Barrel Length: 7 Inches (17.78 cm)

Overall Length: 13 Inches (33.02 cm)