A Good 4 Barrel Flintlock Pistol by J & W Richards, London. With turn-off barrels numbered from ‘4’ to ‘7’, border engraved breeches and action in one piece, the action decorated with scrolling foliage and signed, ‘J & W RICHARDS’ on an oval surrounded by stands of arms to the right, with tap action, sliding pan cover to the left, engraved with foliage and signed ‘London’ in script, engraved thumb-piece safety catch that also locks the pan, trigger guard decorated with a flower head on the bow, figured swelling butt with vacant oval escutcheon, silver hallmarked butt-cap with lanyard ring.
J & W Richards
Dimensions:
Bore: 80 Bore
Barrel Length: 3.5 Inches (8.89 cm)
Overall Length: 10.5 Inches (26.67 cm)