A Superb Silver Inlaid Tap-Action Pistol by R. Clarke & Son. With turn-off barrels, numbered ‘2’ and ‘3’ at the breech and stamped with London proofs at the breech, border engraved action signed within an oval against a martial trophy on one side and ‘No. 62 Cheapside London’ within an oval surrounded by flags on the other, engraved thumb-piece safety catch also locking the steel, figured flat-sided walnut butt inlaid with scrolling silver wire and foliage.

R. CLARKE & SON

Richard Hardwareman, 62 Cheapside, 1790-6. Retailed guns marked with his name and address. Became Richard Clarke & Son.

Richard & Son. Hardwaremen at first , then Goldsmiths & Jewellers, 62 Cheapside, 1797-1829. Retailed guns marked ‘Clarke & Son’. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 54-Bore

Barrel Length: 3 Inches (7.62 cm)

Overall Length: 8.25 Inches (20.95 cm)