An Over & Under Turnover Percussion Pocket Pistol by Hewson. 6” overall, 1 ½” 80 bore turn off barrels. London Proofs. The muzzles engraved & slotted for barrel keys. The boxlock action with scroll engraving, signed ‘Hewson London’ on left hand side, locking spring on right hand side, dolphin cock, folding trigger. Figured walnut finely chequered flattened butt with silver escutcheon.
Circa 1835.
In good condition
William Hewson 1839-48 Whitechapel London