Project Description
Returned to Consignor. This is a 1/4 scale center hammer, folding trigger, screw off barrel flintlock pistol made by master miniaturist Dr. John Cooper of England. This exact piece pictured on page 89 of the book “The Art of Miniature Firearms – Centuries of Craftsmanship”. This exact piece also shown in the 1999, 31st edition, of Guns Illustrated. The brass frame is marked “BRISTOL” on the right side and “COOPER” on the left side. 2 5/16″ long overall with a 3/4″ round barrel of about .165 caliber. The trigger, hammer, and frizzen look to be case colored. The smoothbore barrel is finished in the white. One piece ebony grip. The hammer has both half and full cock, the trigger dropping smartly as the hammer reaches full cock. Beautiful condition. The brass frame showing a nice mellow aged patina, the balance of the piece near mint. Complete with the original Cooper hinged top leather case. The top of the case is arched or domed. The interior French fit and lined in a brown suede. Returned to Consignor.
