A Fine Rifled Percussion Over & Under Pistol by Swinburn & Son. With octagonal sighted barrel block signed ‘C. P. Swinburn & Son Makers’ stamped with Birmingham proofs, foliate engraved action cocks decorated en-suite, chequered grip, engraved steel butt cap with trap, profusely engraved trigger guard, fitted with blued belt clip. The pistol retains nearly all of its original finish, a fine example. Heavily rifled barrels.

Swinburn & Son, C. B. [1846-1862]

Under Royal Government Contract made percussion carbines. Shop in Birmingham. 

A. Merwyn Carey (1954) English, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers, Acro Publishing Company, New York. 

Dimensions:

Bore: 28 Bore

Barrel Length: 8 Inches (20.32 cm)

Overall Length: 14 Inches (35.56 cm)