T Archer High Grade Antique Pistol

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T Archer High Grade Antique Pistol

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    One of a pair of brass cannon Barrel Box Lock Pocket Pistols built by Thomas Archer (1780-1810).  Both the barrel and frame are marked 1.  The proofs are from the Gunmakers Co London.  This pistol was originally built as a flint but later converted to percussion.  The maker was a Birmingham based maker.  The gun was London proofed prior to the creation of the Birmingham proof house.  This piece shows an overall length of 8" with a 4" brass/silvered barrel.  This piece shows a silver mask and  silver in laid wire in the grips.  Hand engraved frame and percussion hammer.  The barrel shows a small WW2 Canadian stamped serial number.  A very well executed conversion to percussion.