Lot Essay
The maker's records list no. 1091 as a 'City Pistol', the last in a run of eight such pistols completed between 10 and 24 June 1815
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BY JAMES WILKINSON, LONDON, NO. 1091 FOR 1815
Details
An 11-Bore Flintlock Pistol
By James Wilkinson, London, No. 1091 for 1815
With rebrowned barrel with short octagonal breech section with later 'London' inscription in gold, signed lock with roller and raised pan, figured walnut three-quarter stock, chequered flattened butt, engraved brass mounts, and stirrup ramrod, London proof marks
14in. (36.8cm.)
By James Wilkinson, London, No. 1091 for 1815
With rebrowned barrel with short octagonal breech section with later 'London' inscription in gold, signed lock with roller and raised pan, figured walnut three-quarter stock, chequered flattened butt, engraved brass mounts, and stirrup ramrod, London proof marks
14in. (36.8cm.)