An Unusual Percussion Tap Action Pistol by Collins of London. With sighted round turn-off barrels, cut at the muzzles for a barrel key, borde engraved box-lock action, signed COLLINS LONDON surrounded by scrolling foliage, tang fitted with standing rear-sight, profusely engraved dolphin hammer, micro chequered walnut butt (small crack or line in grip), with vacant oval escutcheon. Unusual tap-action mechanism that changes the nipple.

COLLINS
James Gun & Pistol Repository (successor to Wilson’s Gun Repository) 12 Vigo Lane, Regent St., 1825-32; 115 Regent Street., 1833-54.

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

Dimensions:
Bore: 120 Bore
Barrel Length: 2.5 Inches (6.35 cm)
Overall Length: 6.75 Inches (17.15 cm)