A Crisp Double Barrel Percussion Pistol by Wilkinson & Son, London.

A Crisp Double Barrel Percussion Pistol by Wilkinson & Son, London. With sighted barrels, cut with a sighting groove running the entire length of the barrels, fitted with a standing rear-sight at the breech, profusely engraved box-lock action, dolphin hammers, signed along the tang, beautifully chequered walnut grip, engraved oval butt cap with trap, trigger guard profusely engraved, stamped with London proofs. Captive ramrod. In lovely condition overall.

Wilkinson & Son
James & Son – Gunmakers to His Majesty, the Hon. East India Company & the King & Prince Royal of Persia, 17 Ludgate Hill, 1818; 12 Ludgate Hill, 1819-28; 27 Pall Mall, 1829-52; 4 St. James’s Square., 1839; 18 St. Mary Axe 1850-2. Became Wilkinson & Son; still in business today as Wilkinson Sword.

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

Dimensions:
Bore: 80 Bore
Barrel Length: 3.75 Inches (9.52 cm)
Overall Length: 7 Inches (17.78 cm)