This circa 1755 pistol by William Turvey of London is one example of the many quality pistols we currently have from the 18th and 19th centuries. "Boxlock" pistols were popular starting in the mid-1700's into the later 1900s. The most unique feature of their design was the boxlock mechanism. Unlike most firearms which have the cock located off to the side of the pistol, a boxlock pistol had the cock located directly on top of the pistol. They were called a boxlock because all the working mechanisms for the cock and the trigger was located in a box or receiver directly below the top mounted hammer. While the cock obstructed the aim of the user, this system had the advantage of making the gun more compact and concealable than others. Sizes ranged from a few inches in length to much larger like this example.

This weapon has a barrel that screws off to facilitate loading; so, this is a screw -barrel, flint and steel, boxlock, cannon barrel, single shot pistol. Remarkably it has its original wrench to facilitate taking the barrel on and off. The overall length of this pistol is 12 inches. The length of the cannon barrel to the "box" mechanism is 7 inches. The mechanism functions well. The flat sided walnut grips are inlayed with fine silver wire. And the butt ends in a decorative sterling silver raised relief cap. There is a very fine crack in the grip below the barrel tang, but it is hardly noticeable. On one side of the box of this boxlock is engraved in scroll "TURVEY" and on the other side "LONDON". The underside of the iron barrel has 2 deep London proof cartouches and Turvey's personal touch mark. William worked from 1720 to 1760. The iron components including the trigger guard and 4 1/4 long barrel turning wrench have a gun metal gray tone. The pistol is in original flint configuration. This pistol is unusually large for a boxlock with a caliber of .58.

This is the type of personal weapon preferred by officers in combat; it was sleek, durable, fast loading and packed a real punch.   [pe][ph:L]

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