A Round Framed Pocket Pistol by Hole of Bristol, Circa 1810. With round turn-off barrel engraved with a band of foliage at the muzzle, profusely engraved box-lock action signed, ‘HOLE’ and ‘BRISTOL’ at the breech, fitted with sliding safety catch above, bag-shaped walnut butt with vacant rectangular escutcheon, stamped with Birmingham proofs below. 

Hole, William

Gunsmith 79 Quay 1812-14 (former premises of John Jones, gunsmith - Hole having been his former apprentice); 21 Clare St., 1815; 12 St Augustines Back 1816-34 (and at 2 Thomas St. 1823); 27 High St. 1834-41; 10 Bridge St. 1844; 21 Clare St. 1845

B. Godwin (2012) Bristol Gunmakers from the 16th to 20th Century. 

Dimensions:

Bore: 40 Bore

Barrel Length: 3.7 cm

Overall Length: 15 cm