A Good 22 Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by John Cuff. With sighted octagonal barrel signed ‘106 Regent Street London’ in script along the top flat, foliate engraved steel tang, fitted with standing rear-sight, stepped bevelled lock, signed ‘JOHN CUFF’ beneath the pan, decorated with foliage at the tail and fitted with a sliding safety catch, full-stocked in walnut cut with a band of chequering at the grip and with horn fore-end cap, with vacant rectangular escutcheon, engraved steel mounts comprising trigger guard decorated with stands of arms on the bow and pineapple finial, captive ramrod.
CUFF
John. Goldsmith, Jeweller & Dealer in Firearms, 131 New Bond Street, 1818-24; 106 Regent St. 1825-7. Also retailed cased crossbows.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: 22 Bore
Barrel Length: 4 Inches (10.16 cm)
Overall Length: 8 Inches (20.32 cm)