English screw barrel pocket pistol, ca. 1800, engraved "Hickin, London." 304 grams, 6-1/4" long. A sharp, stylish pistol made from walnut stock and an engraved frame with "Hickin" on one side and "London" on the other, proof marks on the bottom of the barrel. William Hickin was a gun maker in Birmingham, England, in the period of 1800-1820. Original finish on stock and barrel, functioning lock with tight springs. With photo-certificate.
($600-900)