A Stunning Pair of Rifled Officers Pistols by Reeves & Greaves, London. With sighted browned octagonal barrels, cut with deep rifling, signed ‘LONDON’ along the top-flats, colour case hardened foliate engraved breech blocks, inlaid with two platinum lines, and platinum plugs, colour case hardened tangs decorated with scrolling foliage, signed, border engraved locks and cocks retaining all of their original colour, half stocked in walnut cut with chequering at the grips, foliate engraved steel mounts comprising trigger guards decorated with sprays of foliage on the bows and stylised pineapple finials, turned ramrod pipes and brass tipped loading rods: in their original lined and fitted case, with all accessories.

In superb untouched condition overall. Retaining most of their original finish.

Reeves & Greaves; 6 Fazeley Street, 1829-1831.
Bayonet, Cutlass & Sword Manufacturer, There was a Reeves, Charles who was a Victualler & Gunmaker at 62 Bartholomew Street c.1815-1825. It is probable that he was the founder of the firm. Reeves & Greaves appear in Rate Books which cover the years 1827-1833, but it is not an original entry. The spelling of Grieves appears in the Directories as shown but is probably a misprint.
 
Commander W.E. May, R.N. & P.G.W. Annis (1970) Swords for Sea Service, Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. London.

Dimensions:
Bore: 25 Bore
Barrel Length: 9 Inches (22.86 cm)
Overall Length: 14 Inches (35.56 cm)