A Sleepy Pair of Tap Action Pistols by J & W Pistols. With round turn-off barrels decorated at the muzzles and breech, numbered ‘1’ ‘/‘ ‘2’ and ‘3’ and stamped with London proofs, line engraved box-lock actions, with sliding thumb-piece safety catches, signed ‘J&W Richards’ within an oval to the left and ‘LONDON’ to the right, flat sided walnut butts with silver oval escutcheons engraved with the original owners initials, ’S.S.’. In uncleaned condition. 

J & W RICHARDS

Joseph & William Gunmakers, 16 Staining Lane, 1808-10. Factory at Birmingham where Joseph carried on alone,1815-30. Some pistols made by partners are marked ’62 Strand, London’. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 50 Bore

Barrel Length: 3 Inches (7.62 cm)

Overall Length: 7.5 Inches (19.05 cm)