A 16 Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol
A 16 Bore Flintlock Holster or Livery Pistol by Barber of London. With round two-stage barrel slightly flared towards the muzzle, the breech struck with London proof marks and barrel smith’s mark of Barbar, plain tang, rounded lock signed in capitals, figured full-stock carved in low relief brass mounts comprising border engraved flat scroll side-plate, vacant border engraved escutcheon, pommel with long eared butt cap, and plain trigger guard, baluster ramrod-pipes and what appears to be original wooden ramrod with brass tip.
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: 16 Bore
Barrel Length: 10 Inches (25.40 cm)
Overall Length: 16 Inches (40.65 cm)
