Another pocket pistol from c.1730-50

Spiridonov · 1st October 2016, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NeilUK

If I may be allowed to join in: here is a pocket pistol by J. Jackson from first half of 18th century. Not Queen Anne style and fairly plain, but I like it; bought at auction in Edinburgh this summer. No decoration or proof marks visible (perhaps on the under side of the barrel).
Neil
oops - my photos were too big. I'll try to reduce them and post later.

What is the caliber and length of this pistol?

NeilUK · 1st October 2016, 11:09 PM

Overall length = 200mm, barrel 86mm. Bore is 12mm but cut internally for a barrel key, to unscrew it for loading.
Neil

Spiridonov · 2nd October 2016, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilUK

Overall length = 200mm, barrel 86mm. Bore is 12mm but cut internally for a barrel key, to unscrew it for loading.
Neil

Thank You

Pukka Bundook · 2nd October 2016, 05:15 PM

Grand little pistol Neil.

Full of character!
Perhaps Joseph Jackson?
App to Geo. Markby 1744, turned over to peter Gandon (V good maker) 1749, Free of Gunmakers Co 1752. Gunmaker Fetter lane. 1755.
Last ref. 1765.

Corrado,
Very nice pistol, and good maker!

NeilUK · 4th October 2016, 12:06 PM

Thank you,Richard, for that information on the likely maker of my pistol. I had found some Jacksons but none who seemed to fit.
Kind regards,
Neil

Pukka Bundook · 5th October 2016, 03:03 AM

Neil,
I think Joseph Jackson the most likely as all others seemed too late if I remember correctly.

Grand pistol and well carried.
May I enquire roughly what area of Scotland?
I'm from Yorkshire but have friends and relatives up there still. Some around CD and one up near Lochindhorbe.

NeilUK · 6th October 2016, 11:54 PM

Hi Richard, I live in central Scotland, in Stirling, with its splendid castle and several battle sites roundabout - eg Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn, to name the most famous. A long way from Lochindorb, I'm afraid. I have also lived in Yorkshire many years ago.
Regards, Neil

1st October 2016, 11:09 PM	#2
NeilUK Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Scotland Posts: 126	Overall length = 200mm, barrel 86mm. Bore is 12mm but cut internally for a barrel key, to unscrew it for loading. Neil

2nd October 2016, 05:15 PM	#4
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Grand little pistol Neil. Full of character! Perhaps Joseph Jackson? App to Geo. Markby 1744, turned over to peter Gandon (V good maker) 1749, Free of Gunmakers Co 1752. Gunmaker Fetter lane. 1755. Last ref. 1765. Corrado, Very nice pistol, and good maker!

4th October 2016, 12:06 PM	#5
NeilUK Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Scotland Posts: 126	Thank you,Richard, for that information on the likely maker of my pistol. I had found some Jacksons but none who seemed to fit. Kind regards, Neil

5th October 2016, 03:03 AM	#6
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Neil, I think Joseph Jackson the most likely as all others seemed too late if I remember correctly. Grand pistol and well carried. May I enquire roughly what area of Scotland? I'm from Yorkshire but have friends and relatives up there still. Some around CD and one up near Lochindhorbe.

6th October 2016, 11:54 PM	#7
NeilUK Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Scotland Posts: 126	Hi Richard, I live in central Scotland, in Stirling, with its splendid castle and several battle sites roundabout - eg Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn, to name the most famous. A long way from Lochindorb, I'm afraid. I have also lived in Yorkshire many years ago. Regards, Neil