An Early Flintlock Holster Pistol by Harvey. With long tapering barrel engraved ‘LONDON’ along the top-flat and stamped with London proofs, foliate engraved tang, signed border engraved lock, cock decorated en suite, full-stocked in walnut (some cracks to fore-end: see photographs) with raised moulding around the tang, completed with brass furniture comprising engraved side-plate, brass grotesque butt mask, trigger guard decorated with a flower on the bow and acorn finial and turned ramrod pipes with horn tipped ramrod. 

HARVEY 

Robert Apprenticed to Henry Anthonison, turned over to John Dafte, 1691; Free of Gunmakers Co., 1702. Elected Assistant, 1722; Master, 1725, Gunmaker to Ordnance, 1703-6. Maker of fine silver mounted pistols and crossbows. Died 1734. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 25 Bore

Barrel Length: 11.5 Inches (29.21 cm)

Overall Length: 17 Inches (43.18 cm)