A Stunning D.B. Percussion Pistol by Parker of London. With sighted double barrels signed along the central rib, ‘- W.PARKER HOLBORN LONDON -‘ with case colour hardened breech block cut with two gold lines, tang cut with shallow sighting groove and decorated with scrolling foliage, border engraved box-lock actions, signed and decorated with scrolling foliage throughout, half-stoked in walnut cut with deep chequering at the grip, domed steel butt cap, with hinged cap, profusely engraved with foliage, trigger guard decorated en suite and numbered ‘8641’ fitted with captive ramrod, stamped with London proofs: in its original lined and fitted case with all accessories including mint powder flask, bullet mould and all tools. A fantastic set.

W. Parker Gunmaker (Successor to Field & Parker) 233 High Holborn, 1793-1841; 10 Chamber St., 1839-41. Workshops & Stores at 22 Chamber St., 1806; 52 & 31/2 Chamber St., 1808; Glasshouse Yd. & Chamber St. (at John Stinton’s) , 1814. Gunmaker to Duke of Kent, Prince Edward & William IV (trade labels). Contractor to Ordnance, 1804-38; East India Co, 1805-41; Hudson’s Bay Co., 1837-41. Supplied Arms to London Police Officers from 1803, Metropolitan Police from 1829. Died age 68, 1841. Succeeded by Parker, Field & Sons.

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

Dimensions:
Bore: 32 Bore
Barrel Length: 4 Inches (10.16 cm)
Overall Length: 9 Inches (22.86 cm)