A Rare 38 Bore Left Handed Lock Queen Anne Pocket Pistol by Freeman.

A Rare 38 Bore Left Handed Lock Queen Anne Pocket Pistol by Freeman. With turn-off two-stage cannon barrel, breech engraved ‘LONDON’ and with a band of foliage at the rear, border engraved tang, border engraved action and cock, the former signed beneath the pan, trigger guard engraved with a flower head on the bow, figured globose butt carved in relief with a scallop shell behind the tang, silver butt cap depicting a mans face, vacant escutcheon. In superb condition overall.

FREEMAN
James Paul Known until c.1720 as James Paulfreman. Apprenticed to Henry Anthonison, turned over to Andrew Dolep, 1705; free of Gunmakers Co. , 1716. Elected Assistant, 1727; Master, 1732. Gunmaker, ‘at the Flower near the Church in St. Martins Lane’, 1719; at St. Martins Ct., 1726; St. Martins Lane 1735. Died 1736. Maker of fine silver-mounted pistols including breech loaders.
James Son of James Paul, apprenticed to father, 1730; free of Gunmakers Co., 1738. Proof piece & mark 1744. Elected Assistant, 1749; Master 1754. Gunmaker, St. Martins Lane, 1743; Lancaster Ct., Strand, 1749. Died 1756.

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

Dimensions:
Bore: 38 Bore
Barrel Length: 3.5 Inches (8.89 cm)
Overall Length: 7 Inches (17.78 cm)