A Tap Action Pistol by Mabson and Labron
A Tap Action Pistol by Mabson and Labron. With round turn-off barrels stamped with Birmingham proofs and retaining some original finish, profusely engraved brass box-lock action, decorated with stands of arms on the actions and signed on scrolls and decorated with foliage throughout, fitted with a sliding thumb-piece safety catch, (frizen slightly chipped along the top – see photographs) swelling walnut butt with vacant escutcheon.
MABSON & LABRON [1832-1850]
Formerly Dunderdale, Mabson & Labron. Made percussion short and long arms at Birmingham.
A. Merwyn Carey (1954) English, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers, Acro Publishing Company, New York.
Dimensions:
Bore: 120 Bore
Barrel Length: 1.5 Inches (3.81 cm)
Overall Length: 6 Inches (15.24 cm)
