An officer or gentleman's flintlock pistol, marked to the lock plate GRIFFIN and the barrel LONDON. Benjamin Griffin was operating from 1735-1770. Octagonal steel barrel with proof stamps, 9 inches (23cm) long, of approximately .65 bore. Steel trigger guard with decoration matching that on the rear of the lock plate. Wooden ramrod with copper alloy tip. Action functioning as it should, with safety catch. Overall length 15 inches (38cm). (1)