British John Bass Flintlock Pistol
circa 1790 to 1794, 5 in. tapered octagonal to hexadecagonal barrel, top of flat with inscribed "London", engraved decoration at breech and barrel tang, lock plate stamped "BASS", engraved trigger guard with urn finial, figured walnut stock, engraved inset shield to left side of stock, small metal insets at wrist and butt of stock, engraved screws, 10-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
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circa 1790 to 1794, 5 in. tapered octagonal to hexadecagonal barrel, top of flat with inscribed "London", engraved decoration at breech and barrel tang, lock plate stamped "BASS", engraved trigger guard with urn finial, figured walnut stock, engraved inset shield to left side of stock, small metal insets at wrist and butt of stock, engraved screws, 10-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection