An Early Flintlock Pocket Pistol by Barbar. With round, three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, decorated with a band at the breech, stamped below with London proofs and Barbars own barrel smith mark, numbered ‘2’ border engraved box lock action, signed on a scroll to the left and ‘LONDON’ on a scroll to the right, engraved with sprays of foliage towards the pan, sliding trigger safety catch, slab sided walnut grips decorated with a carved foliate apron. In nice condition overall.

BARBAR
James Son of Lewis apprentice to father, 1714; free of Gunmakers Co. and proof piece passed, 1722. Elected Assistant, 1737. Master, 1742. Appointed Gentleman Armourer to George II, 1741. Furbisher at Hampton Court, resigned, 1767. Gunmaker, Portugal St., 1726-67; Dover St., 1739-67. Died 1773.

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

Dimensions:
Bore: 40 Bore
Barrel Length: 2.5 Inches (6.35 cm)
Overall Length: 7.5 Inches (19 cm)