A 25 Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Nicholson of London, Circa 1800. With sighted octagonal barrel engraved ‘London’ along the top flat and struck with Tower private proofs, decorated with a band of foliage at the muzzle, the tang decorated en suite with raised rear sight, stepped, signed, bevelled lock, full-stocked in walnut cut with deep chequering at the butt, steel mounts comprising trigger guard decorated with foliage on the bow and with pineapple finial, turned ramrod pipes with horn tipped ramrod. 

NICHOLSON  

William Free of Gunmakers Co. by redemption, 1780. Took Livery, 1788. Elected Assistant, 1790; Master 1793. Gunmaker, 17 Houndsditch, 1779-86; 45 Cornhill, 1786-94. Contractor to East India Co., 1779-94. Trade label advertised new-inventred HOUSE GUNS, that, when fired in the Centre of the Room, will turn to the door and or windows, and fire, if attempted to be forced open in the night or any other time by Robbers.  

Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.

Dimensions:

Bore: 25 Bore

Barrel Length: 5.1 Inches (13 cm)

Overall Length: 9.8 Inches (25 cm)