A Flintlock Light Dragoon Pistol by J. S. Searles,, Circa 1800. With round barrel stamped at the breech with London proofs and a crowned ‘W’, flat bevelled lock signed ‘J.S.Searles’ in script, ring-necked cock, full stocked in walnut with brass furniture comprising side-plate, butt cap engraved ‘M’ and ‘D’ trigger guard and ramrod pipe. In very clean condition overall. 

SEARLES

James Sturman Gunmaker & Spring Gun Maker, 115 Aldergate Street., 1792-6; 6 Little Alie Street., 1799-1824. At Sheepy Yard., Minories, granted Eng Pat. No. 1837 (Triggers for D.B. Guns), 1791; at Alie Street No. 2744 (Backward facing flintlock, sliding bayonet, pistol, sword, etc.), 1803. Trade label advertised ‘TELEGRAPH GAME GUN. Gives the Earliest Intelligence at the Approach of Thieves and may at Will prove fatal or disperse the Robbers. It stands secured from all Weathers, may be hung over night round flying camps in Foreign Countries, Wild beasts destroy themselves and make food for the Army. in England the Fox poachers Dog, Martin Cat, &c., That domestic Animal the House Cat out running her Bounds in fancy Gardens &c. meets her fate.’

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 16 Bore

Barrel Length: 9 Inches (23 cm)

Overall Length: 15 Inches (38.10 cm)