A Flintlock Man Stopper by W. Parker
A Flintlock Man-Stopper by W.Parker. With sighted octagonal barrel, signed in script along the top-flat, ‘W.Parker Holborn London’ with single gold line at the breech and platinum plug, border engraved tang fitted with standing rear-sight, stepped lock signed ‘W.PARKER’ fitted with sliding safety catch, French cock, full-stocked in walnut, cut with chequering at the grip. Steel ramrod.
Notes:
I believe this pistol has been modified from an officers pistol.
W. Parker
Gunmaker (Successor to Field & Parker) 233 High Holborn, 1793-1841; 10 Chamber St., 1839-41. Workshops & Stores at 22 Chamber St., 1806; 52 & 31/2 Chamber St., 1808; Glasshouse Yd. & Chamber St. (at John Stinton’s) , 1814. Gunmaker to Duke of Kent, Prince Edward & William IV (trade labels). Contractor to Ordnance, 1804-38; East India Co, 1805-41; Hudson’s Bay Co., 1837-41. Supplied Arms to London Police Officers from 1803, Metropolitan Police from 1829. Died age 68, 1841. Succeeded by Parker, Field & Sons.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: 16 Bore
Barrel Length: 6 Inches (15.25 cm)
Overall Length: 11.5 Inches (29.25 cm)
£1,150.00
1 in stock
