Original British Flintlock Boxlock Pocket Pistol by J. & W. Richards of London with Turn Off Barrel - circa 1790 - 1810 colts Both of these features were

Both of these features were changed for the M-1918 Production

Considering the small number of these weapons initially made it is a great rarity to have this unique firearm in such magnificent condition

we do believe that this could very well have been used for training emplacement on Sand Tables as well as Terrain Models

a braided gold strap and what appear to be genuine but replacement NOS brass eagle buttons

Overall length: 10 ⅛”

Original British Flintlock Boxlock Pocket Pistol by J. & W. Richards of London with Turn Off Barrel - circa 1790 - 1810 colts Both of these features wereOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely iron framed "boxlock" style flintlock pocket pistol dating to approximately 1790 1810, and marked clearly on the lock with J. & W. Richards on the left and LONDON on the right. There were many London gunmakers with "Richard" or "Richards" as their surname. We believe that the J is most likely John Richards, who worked 1760 1821, and "W could be a William Richards. We have seen several other examples