Working History — 1816
Pistol, flintlock duelling pistol
Many of Georgian London's most exclusive gunmakers worked in the West End. From his shop in Piccadilly, John Manton sold high quality pistols and sporting guns to the royal family and other wealthy aristocratic clients. He opened his shop on Dover Street in 1781. He went into partnership with his son George around 1814 and his firm continued to trade until 1878.
This 36 bore flintlock duelling pistol has a maple half-stock. Full-stocked pistols went out of fashion in the 1790s. The pistol also has a rain-proof flash pan and the lock is fitted with a safety catch. The pistol has a heavy octagonal barrel designed to improve its accuracy when firing.
- Category:
- Working History
- Object ID:
- A8402
- Object name:
- pistol, flintlock duelling pistol
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- John Manton and Son
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- Related places:
6 Dover Street, Piccadilly, City of Westminster, London [City of Westminster], City of Westminster
- Production date:
- 1816
- Material:
- wood, steel, platinum
- Measurements/duration:
- L 400 mm, W 48 mm, H 140 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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