A D.B. Box Lock Pistol by Barbar of London
A Double Barrel Box Lock Pistol by Barber of London. With brass turn-off cannon barrels numbered ‘3’ and ‘4’, and struck beneath with Tower private proofs, border engraved box-lock action, profusely engraved with rocaille and foliage on both sides, one side signed ‘BARBAR’ on a scroll, above an engraved sliding pan cut-off, border engraved cock and steel, sliding trigger guard safety, the steel trigger guard engraved with a flower head within a diamond on the bow, swelling figured rounded butt, profusely inlaid with scrollwork and a stand of arms, with solid silver escutcheon and grotesque mask, in good untouched order.
BARBAR
James Son of Lewis apprentice to father, 1714; free of Gunmakers Co. and proof piece passed, 1722. Elected Assistant, 1737. Master, 1742. Appointed Gentleman Armourer to George II, 1741. Furbisher at Hampton Court, resigned, 1767. Gunmaker, Portugal St., 1726-67; Dover St., 1739-67. Died 1773.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: 38 Bore
Barrel Length: 4 Inches (10.16 cm)
Overall Length: 11 Inches (27.94 cm)
