An Early Flintlock Pocket Pistol by J. Jackson. With round turn-off barrel, plain tang, border engraved rounded lock, signed ‘J JACKSON’ half-stocked in walnut with swelling butt, brass trigger guard. A nice early pistol. 

JACKSON

Joseph Apprenticed to George Markby, 1744; turned over to Peter Gandon, 1749; free of Gunmakers Co. 1752. Gunmaker, Fetter Lane, 1755. Appointed Lieutenant, Honourable Artillery Co., 1763. 

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

Dimensions:

Bore: 40 Bore

Barrel Length: 3.5 Inches 

Overall Length: 7 Inches