A Pair of Silver Inlaid Pistols by Richards, London. With three-stage turn-off cannon barrels, stamped at the breech with Tower private proofs, border engraved box-lock actions, signed in foliate scrolls to the right and ‘LONDON’ to the left, sliding trigger guard safety catches, slab sided walnut butts inlaid with scrolling silver wire, steel trigger guards decorated with a flower head on the bows.

RICHARDS
John From Birmingham, free of Gunmakers Co., by redemption, 1781. Gunmaker 114 Strand (corner of Savoy Steps), 1775-7; 25 Strand, 1778-80; 4 Ball Alley, Lombard St., 1781-3; 54 The Strand (near the Adelphi) 1782-1808; 55 Strand 1809-21. Died 1821.

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

Dimensions:
Bore: 50 Bore
Barrel Length: 2.25 Inches (5.71 cm)
Overall Length: 7.5 Inches (19.05 cm)