A Superb Pair of Cased 28 Bore Flintlock Pistols by Grierson of London.  With browned sighted octagonal barrels, both engraved ‘GUN MAKER to his MAJESTY’ decorated with a geometric band towards the breech and fitted with platinum plugs, tangs engraved with stands of arms and foliage and incorporating standing rear-sights, stepped bevelled locks, signed ‘GRIERSON LONDON’ fitted with sliding safety catches and decorated with stands of arms at the tail, highly figured full-stocks cut with chequering at the grips, engraved steel mounts, comprising border engraved trigger guards with stands of arms on the bows and pineapple finials, plain turned ramrod pipes with what appear to be original horn tipped ramrods: in a lined and fitted case with all of their accessories including three-way powder flask, bullet mould, loading rod, flints and a key to the box, the exterior of the lid with a flush fitting carrying handle, with ’S’ in black paint on the escutcheon. 

Notes:

These pistols are in superb original condition, I have not encountered many flintlock pistols in this condition. 

These pistols were sold at Sothebys in London 8th December 1988. The sale label accompanies the pistols. (Lot 347). 

Grierson, Charles.

Former workman of John Manton, gunmaker (Successor to John Tow) 10 New Bond Street., 1793-1841. Gunmaker to George III. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 28 Bore

Barrel Length: 5 Inches (12.70 cm)

Overall Length: 9.5 Inches (24.13 cm)