With turn-off octagonal barrel decorated at the muzzle with a band of foliage and signed ‘223 Regent St. London’ along the top flat, foliate engraved tutenag frame stamped with London proofs at the breech and engraved ‘Beattie’ to the left, blued dolphin hammer, retaining a large amount of original finish, ivory grip (hair-line crack originating from screw). In lovely condition overall. 

BEATTIE

James Gunmaker & percussion-cap manufacturer, next door to the Cosmorama. ‘Gentlemen proceeding to India and the Colonies are invited to inspective stock of Double and Single Barrelled Guns (a variety with extra rifle barrels to fit the same stock) the shooting of which have been regulated with the greatest care’ Bell’s Life in London, 12 April 1846. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 120 Bore

Barrel Length: 3.5 cm

Overall Length: 12 cm