Thomas Gregory (1): an early 18th century English flintlock holster pistol, three-stage round barrel

Thomas Gregory (1): an early 18th century English flintlock holster pistol, three-stage round barrel 9.5 in., maker's mark to breech section, sighting groove in the tang, curved and bevelled lock plate with border engraving and inscribed 'T GREGORY LONDON', swan-necked cock, walnut full-stock with brass furniture, spurred butt cap with grotesque mask, openwork side plate of writhing serpent and leaf form, brass escutchon surmounted by a green-man mask and with an impish face below, trigger guard with foliate finial, horn tipped wooden ram rod, London proof. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.

(41 cm OAL)