A Crisp Brass Barrel Pocket Pistol by Griffin & Tow of London.
A Crisp Brass Barrel Pocket Pistol by Griffin & Tow of London. With round, three stage turn-off barrel, stamped with London proofs, brass border engraved box-lock action, signed ‘GRIFFIN & TOW’ on a scroll to the left and ‘LONDON’ on a scroll to the right, slab sided walnut butt, sliding trigger safety.
Griffin & Tow
Joseph Griffin & John Tow Gunmakers, 10 New Bond Street, 1772-82. Warehouse, Ship Yard, Minors, 1777. Contractors to East India Company. Succeeded by John Tow.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: 50 Bore
Barrel Length: 2 Inches (5.08 cm)
Overall Length: 7 Inches (17.78 cm)
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