An Early Flintlock Cannon Barrel Pistol by Barbar.
An Early Flintlock Cannon Barrel Pistol by Barbar. With round turn-off cannon barrel, stamped at the breech with London proofs and Barbars barrel smith mark, decorated with a foliate scroll at the breech on both sides, sign on a scroll to the left and ‘London’ on a scroll to the right, foliate engraved cock, slab sided walnut grip, in good condition.
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.
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£1,150.00
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