With three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, stamped with Tower of London proofs at the breech, border engraved action decorated with sprays of foliage, signed on a scroll to the left, ‘PARKES’ swelling walnut butt decorated with scrolling silver wire inlay, Silver hallmarked butt mask.

PARKES

John 2 Gunmaker, Birmingham, 1766-88 (Bailey). Marked guns London.

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 54 Bore

Barrel Length: 3 Inches (7.62 cm)

Overall Length: 7.5 Inches (19.05 cm)