Original British Fur-Trade Flintlock Pistol by Sharpe of London with Birmingham Proofed Barrel - circa 1820 German SS This is the marking of

This is the marking of the Wilkinson Sword Company

We just purchased this lovely set of flintlock pistols from a private collector

making this one of the best chained dagger blade we have ever seen

so combined with the serial number we know it is a "New Model" 1863

which were both plated and then coated with a type of blue oxide finish

Original British Fur-Trade Flintlock Pistol by Sharpe of London with Birmingham Proofed Barrel - circa 1820 German SS This is the marking ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. The London Gun maker Joseph Sharpe was in business from 1800 until 1840, and we have had several examples of his work previously. Initially he contracted with the Hudson Bay Company to supply these good quality Flintlock pistols that were traded to Native Americans in exchange for FUR PELTS that were eagerly desired in the European Fashion Trade. He would also be known for his brass pocket pistols, and for a time