A 54 Bore Flintlock Round Framed Pocket Pistols By W. Hole Of Bristol, Circa 1820. With round turn-off barrel, engraved with a band of foliage at the muzzle, profusely engraved box-lock action depicting stands of arms, fitted with a sliding safety catch above, signed on one side of the breech 'William Hole', and 'Bristol' on the other side, bag shaped walnut butt fitted with vacant white metal escutcheon, in good sleepy condition overall. 

Hole, William

Gunsmith - 79 Quay 1812-14 (former premises of John Jones, gunsmith - Hole having been his former apprentice); 21 Clare St., 1851; 12 St Augustines Back 1816-34 (and at 2 Thomas St. 1823); 27 High Street 1834-41; 10 Bridge Street 1844; 21 Clare Stree 1845. 

Brian Godwin (2012) Bristol Gunmakers From The 16th to 20th Century. 

Dimensions

Bore: 54 Bore

Barrel Length: 1.5 Inches (3.81 cm)

Overall Length: 6.5 Inches (16.51 cm)