A Flintlock Four-Barrel Volley Pistol

A Flintlock Four-Barrel Volley Pistol by Wilson, London. With four round turn-off barrels, attached at the breech, stamped with London proofs and Wilsons barrel smiths mark, faceted box-lock frame, decorated overall with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, signed with a shell ‘WILSON’ to the right and ‘LONDON’ on a foliate scroll to the left, sliding trigger guard safety, swelling walnut butt (old slither repair to the top) with cast and chased hallmarked silver mounts. A Scarce pistol. WILSON Richard born 1703. Apprenticed to uncle, Thomas Green, 1718; free of Gunmakers Co., 1725. Proof piece and mark, 1730. Elected Assistant, 1734; Master, 1741. Gunmaker, at the Fowler, Minories, took over business of Agnes Green, 1730. Contractor to Ordnance, from 1746; East India Co., 1733-6; Hudsons Bay Co., 1730-56; Royal African Co., 1739. With son, William, became Richard & William Wilson & Co., 1757-9; Richard Wilson & Co., 1759-66. Died 1766. Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA. Dimensions: Bore: 50 Bore Barrel Length: 4.5 Inches (11.45 cm) Overall Length: 12 Inches (30.50 cm)