A Fine Pair of 38-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pistols, by D. Moore, Circa 1775. Ex. Keith Neal. With three-stage turn-pff barrels, signed border engraved actions decorated with rococo ornament (one jaw screw replaced) engraved sliding trigger-guard safety-catches, swelling flat-sided figured walnut butts inlaid with silver wire scrollwork, silver escutcheons cast and chased with rococo ornament, and silver grotesque mask butt-caps, London proof marks. 

Moore

Daniel 2 Son of Daniel. Apprentice to George Markby, 1746; Free of Gunmakers Co., 1756. Proof piece & mark 1758. Elected Assistant, 1761. Furbisher, Tower of London, 1754. Gunmaker, corner of Rood Lane, Fenchurch Street, 1767-77; 34 Lime St., 1771-8. 15 Fenchurch St., 1779-83; 9 Cullum Street, 1784-6. Contractor to Ordnance, 1778-80; East India Co., 1772-1802. Died 1802. 

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

Notes:

Sold at Christies Wednesday 8th November 1995 - Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection - Lot 236. 

Dimensions

Boe: 38 Bore

Barrel Length: 4 Inches (10.16 cm) 

Overall Length: 9.5 Inches (24.13 cm)