A Rare Flintlock Side Action Travelling Pistol by T. Mortimer & Son. 7 ¼” overall, 2” turn-off barrel numbered '1' beneath & struck with London view & proof marks, rounded breeches signed in full ‘T .Mortimer & Son London Gun Maker to His Majesty’ in a pair of engraved ovals, finely engraved tang decorated with conventional foliage, rounded side action lock fitted with border engraved cock, semi rainproof pans, roller, bolt safety catch & folding trigger. Figured finely chequered butt with characteristic spirally carved pommel.
Fine pocket pistol, in good condition. Cock replaced
Circa 1806-1816.
Thomas Mortimer & Son were at 44 Ludgate Hill from 1806 to 1816.
Thomas Jackson Mortimer was apprenticed to his father, Thomas Elsworth Mortimer, (Brother of H.W. Mortimer) in 1795. He joined his father as T. Mortimer & Son at 44 Ludgate Hill, London between 1807 and 1818.
Similar pistols see H. Lee Munson, ‘The Mortimer Gunmakers 1753-1923’, Rhode Island 1992, p. 211.