Flintlock Pistol

Probably John Hall British
 Probably John King

Not on view

This pistol features a silver rococo side-plate and and silver pommel adorned with a mask–embellishments typical of many early to mid- 18th century English firearms. Pistols fitted with brass barrels and locks like this one, less costly than those made with steel components, were widely produced in the gunmaking centers of London and Birmingham.

Flintlock Pistol, Probably John Hall (London, recorded 1738), Steel, wood (walnut), brass, silver, British, London

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Flintlock Pistol, Probably John Hall (London, recorded 1738), Steel, wood (walnut), brass, silver, British, London
Flintlock Pistol, Probably John Hall (London, recorded 1738), Steel, wood (walnut), brass, silver, British, London
Flintlock Pistol, Probably John Hall (London, recorded 1738), Steel, wood (walnut), brass, silver, British, London
Flintlock Pistol, Probably John Hall (London, recorded 1738), Steel, wood (walnut), brass, silver, British, London

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