Smoothbore

[crs1945]

Can anyone ID the following smoothbore pistol?? The name on it is Tipping & Lawden - London.
That's all the ID there is. See photos ( I hope )

Muzzie http://img36.photobucket.com/albums/v110/crs1945/gun.jpg <img src=http://img36.photobucket.com/albums/v110/crs1945/gun.jpg>

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[musketman]

This is so close I can't stand it... :shocking:

A fine quality pair of Tatham percussion .650 cal officers pistols. 5 1/2" Damascus twist barrels engraved Henry Tatham 37 Charing Cross London. The barrels retain near all original browning & have platinum vent plugs. The Decorated metalwork has allover finely engraved scrolls with just fading slightly original case hardening colours. All steel furniture retains most original charcoal blue also scroll engraved. The locks with sliding safety catches marked H.Tatham. Excellent original woodwork has much original varnish with chequered grips. Also has engraved case coloured butt trap, complete with original swivel ramrods, silver cross bolt escutcheon & horn forend tip. All in excellent near new condition. Hard to find a better pair from one of Englands finest makers. Ex.W.O.& C. N.L.R.

I'll keep on searching, I hardly ever give up...

What stands out is the swiveled ramrod, I just did a post on them not too long ago...
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=9613&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

 

[musketman]

Tipping and Lawden, Gun & Pistol Manufacturers, Birmingham...

Image from: The New Illustrated Directory Entitled Men and Things of Modern England, 1858

 

[crs1945]

Thanks for the pics and info. They sure look pretty darn close in appearance!!
Muzzie