{"product_id":"large-tap-action-double-barrelled-flintlock-pistol-by-william-jones","title":"Large Tap Action Double Barrelled Flintlock Pistol By William Jones","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEarly 19th Century English Rifled Flintlock Tap Action Pistol Engraved \"W Jones\" And \"London\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial over and under flintlock tap action travelling or overcoat pistol, engraved with Stand of Arms decoration on either side of the body with W Jones within an oval cartouche on the left and London on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside of the body next to the barrels is stamped with post 1813 Birmingham Proofs and a further Makers Mark IR with a Crown over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trigger guard has clear and floral engraving and the large oval silver (white metal) escutcheon at the shoulder carries the finely engraved emblem of an acorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth barrels (interestingly marked 15 and 16) unscrew cleanly and are rifled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is strong and the action is crisp in both half and full position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll other moving parts such as the frizen spring, top mounted safety catch and tap action all operate smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bag shaped one piece walnut grip is finely crossed hatched and in great condition with only a couple of bruises and no splits, cracks or shrinkage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe William Jones Gunmaking family started in Birmingham 1811 at 86 Lichfield Street and continued for three generations of William Jones until 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Jones Senior set the business up in 1811 and traded until 1819 when his son took over and moved to 23 Lench Street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome double barrelled flintlock pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 5.5cm, Overall length 19cm.\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","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53256233058632,"sku":"433","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/433.1.jpg?v=1781176931","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/large-tap-action-double-barrelled-flintlock-pistol-by-william-jones","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}