A Pair of Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistols by Reeve. With brass belled octagonal to round barrels, stamped at the breech with London proofs, border engraved box-lock actions, decorated with foliage to the left and signed, ‘Reeve’ in script to the right, fitted with sliding safety catches and slab sided walnut butts, steel trigger guards decorated with a flower head on the bows and wooden ramrods (probably replacements). 

REEVE

Richard. Apprentice to William Brander, 1767. Free of Gunmakers Co., 1779. Gunmaker Red Lion Alley, Minories.

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 25 Bore

Barrel Length: 3 Inches (7.62 cm)

Overall Length: 6.5 Inches (16.51 cm)