A Flintlock Officers Holster Pistol by Gill. 15 ½”overall, 9” two stage octagonal to round Spanish 16 bore barrel with ‘London’ on top flat the breech with Tower Private Proofs. Foliate engraved tang, stepped bolted bevelled engraved lock signed ‘Gill’, spoon shaped semi water proof pan, bevelled engraved swan necked cock. Full stocked in walnut, chequered butt, Packtong mounts comprising long eared butt cap with flower head mask cap, engraved trigger guard decorated with a flower head on the bow & acorn finial, flat side plate engraved with a trophy of arms, turned ramrod pipes & wooden bone tipped ramrod.
Circa 1790
An attractive pistol in good condition, barrel with old rebrown.