(A) RARE HILL OF LONDON .40 CALIBER FOUR BARREL FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL.

The Hill family of London were famed for their small pocket and muff pistols. This example is an extreme rarity in that it is a large bore type of pocket pistol but made with four removeable .40 caliber barrels with a single flintlock ignition but a rotating tumbler that allows it to be set off all four at the same time or two at a time, much like a miniature boarding pistol. The frame features some light engraving along with "London" on one side and "Hill" on the other. Typical one piece walnut bag style grip. Quite a handful of power in a very small pocket size package. CONDITION: Very good. All metal is now in the white having been cleaned at one time and exhibiting some spotted oxidation. Grips solid with a few dings. Really a museum piece.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

1 - 1/4"

Caliber/Bore

.40 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Hill

Model

Four Barrel