Summary
Flintlock pocket pistol, cal. 41 bore (approx. .484), screw off steel smoothbore barrel, 4.10cm long.
Made by James Payton & Co, London, circa 1800.
Physical Description
Box lock steel action with steel sliding safety catch, hammer and frizzen, engraved on both sides of lock with military accoutremonts. No triggerguard and concealed folding trigger that releases when hammer is at half cock. Wooden flat sided grips with diamond shaped silver escutcheon inlaid on back of grip.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Maker
James Payton & Co, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1800
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Engraved on lock L.H.side: PAYTON/ JAMES & Co Stamped under breech with London proof marks Stamped under barrel with London proof marks
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Overall Dimensions
15.5 cm (Length), 2.3 cm (Width), 10 cm (Height)
Barrel length: 4.10cm
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