percussion pocket pistol; double barrel, under and over; two hammers and triggers;.46 inch calibre; smoothbore; with provision for captive ramrod on swivel, left hinge bar still present; butt cap and butt trap; iron fittings; lower part of stock has small box let into it for caps [patch box in butt]; escutcheon on wrist of pistol grips; one-piece wooden pistol grips, finely chequered; both nipples damaged; butt trap cylindrical liner retaining screw loose

missing: captive ramrod on swivel

markings:

proof marks on bottom rear of barrel

maker: Hollis & Sheath, London, c1850s.