1831 – 1834 English, Gameson & Co London, 40 Bore Round Action Percussion Pocket Pistol With Screw Off Barrel & Concealed Folding Trigger. Sn 21094 .40 S&W Muzzleloader

1831 – 1834 English, Gameson & Co London, 40 Bore Round Action Percussion Pocket Pistol With Screw Off Barrel & Concealed Folding Trigger. Sn 21094 - 21904

David & Joseph Gameson were English London based gunmakers. Between 1831 & 1834 they were operating as Gameson & Co at 67 Threadneedle Street, London (see page 161 of British gunmakers Vol.1 By Brown). This is a nice percussion pocket pistol by Gameson & Co. The pistol is 6” overall with a 1 ½” screw off smoothbore barrel. The bore has staining and residue consistent with age & use. The left side of the round steel action is signed ‘Gameson & Co’ within foliate panel. It has a sliding safety bolt, folding concealed trigger and Dolphin hammer. The action works as crisply. It has crisp proof /inspection marks on the underside of the frame & barrel. Its excellent original bag shaped walnut grip has fine chequering and is inlaid with a void silver roundel. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21094 (drawers office)

£375.00