A Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol by Simmonds of London, Circa 1815. With turn-off barrel, border engraved action signed within an oval against a martial trophy over each side, sliding thumb-piece safety catch, folding trigger, figured flat-sided butt and vacant silver escutcheon, Birmingham proofs. 

SIMMONDS

John apprentice to Henry Kightley, 1787; free of Gunmakers Co., 1807. Same man (?) armourers mate, HMS Repulse, 1803. 

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

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