A Crisp Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by W. Hole of Bristol. With sighted octagonal barrel retaining traces of original brown, profusely engraved tang cut with a sighting groove, signed stepped lock, fitted with a sliding safety catch (thumb piece broken off) decorated with sprays of foliage at the tail, full-stocked in walnut, cut with a band of chequering at the grip, with engraved steel trigger guard, decorated with foliage on the bow and a pineapple finial, engraved ramrod pipes, with captive ramrod. 

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: 18 Bore

Barrel Length: 6 Inches (15.24 cm)

Overall Length: 11.5 Inches (29.21 cm)