A Fine Flintlock Officers Pistol of Musket Bore by Prosser, London. With browned sighted barrel engraved, ‘Charing Cross London’ along the sighting flat, case-hardened tang engraved with foliage and incorporating back sight, signed case-hardened flat bevelled lock engraved with a star burst below the pan and foliage at the tail, fitted with sliding safety catch, figured full-stock with flattened butt cut with characteristic chequering with a cross in the centre of each diamond, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising pommel-cap decorated with a flower head, trigger guard with foliage and Britannia shield on the bow and pineapple finial, stirrup ramrod. Much original finish throughout. 

PROSSER

John Sword Cutler & Beltmaker to George III, 1795; George IV, 1827. Registered silversmiths mark 1796. Sword Cutler & Gunmaker, 9 Charing Cross, 1796-1853; 37 Charing Cross (same address as Henry Tatham) 1854-60. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 10 Bore

Barrel Length: 10 Inches (25.40 cm)

Overall Length: 15.5 Inches (39.37 cm)