A Slender Flintlock Pistol by Bennett of London.
A Slender Flintlock Pistol by Bennett of London. With silver inlaid Spanish barrel, struck with London proofs and inlaid with barrel smith golden poincons, profusely engraved steel tang fitted with rear sight, border engraved stepped, bevelled lock, signed ‘BENNETT’ and fitted with sliding safety catch, engraved with foliage throughout, cock decorated en suite, full-stocked in walnut with engraved steel mounts comprising, foliate engraved butt cap, trigger guard engraved with stands of arms on the bow and pineapple finial, turned ramrod pipes and original horn tipped ramrod.
BENNETT
John Apprenticed to father, John Bennett, Cit. & Cutler, 1758; free of Cutlers Co., 1765. Elected Master, 1779, 1793. Gazetted bankrupt, 1797. John Bennett the Elder was a sword cutler and silver-hilt maker, who registered his mark as a small-worker with Goldsmiths Co., 1761. The same mark appears on silver-mounted guns apparently made by son. John 2 appears to have worked first with father at 67 Thredneedle St., then as Bennett & Rolph, Sword Cutler. Goldsmiths & Jewellers, at the same address, 1778-81; finally on his own as Sword Cutler & Gunmaker, 1781-1803. Full address on cards was ‘At the Cross Daggers, No.67 Threadneedle Street opposite the North Gate of ye Royal Exchange’ but guns were often marked simply ‘Royal Exchange’. Succeeded by Elizabeth Bennett.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: 32 Bore
Barrel Length: 8.25 Inches (21 cm)
Overall Length: 13.5 Inches (34.30 cm)
£2,250.00
1 in stock
