{"product_id":"a-high-quality-round-framed-flintlock-pocket-pistol-by-william-wood-of-worcester","title":"A High Quality Round Framed Flintlock Pocket Pistol By William Wood Of Worcester","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEarly 19th Century English Flintlock Boxlock Pocket Pistol Of Fine Quality Signed Wood, Worcester\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful little pistol with a finely engraved body, barrel and cock, tightly hatched walnut bag shaped grip with a silver (white metal) lozenge shaped escutcheon and lions head butt mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also features innovations such as the roller assisted frizen spring, hidden trigger, rainproof pan and a top mounted safety catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steelwork is in lovely condition with some of its original bluing remaining on the rifled barrel, which is engraved at the muzzle and the breech and has Birmingham Proof Marks.  it is not seized and unscrews cleanly.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is profusely engraved with sunburst, floral, Stand of Arms and intricate borderwork.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is strong and the action is lovely and crisp in both half and full position.  This can also be said of the concealed trigger and frizen.  The top mounted safety catch operates correctly, but the small lug that engages with the frizen has worn down over the Centuries, although the long bar behind the cock would still prevent accidental discharge (as would the hidden trigger).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference material tells me that William Wood traded from 18 Broad Street in Worcester between 1821 and 1851, so being a flintlock this would be one of his earlier pieces, created at a time when the new percussion cap era had just begun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA top quality piece by a Master Gunsmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53324745900360,"sku":"435","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/435.1.jpg?v=1781769436","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/a-high-quality-round-framed-flintlock-pocket-pistol-by-william-wood-of-worcester","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}