JohnB
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Greetings from sunny Florida!
I was curious if anyone could help me identify this pistol. I have spent most of the day searching the internet and have not been able to find anything that looks similar. My father in law purchased this pistol in 1941 just because it was unique to him.
On the top of the barrel reads T. Bolton & Co.
There are two proof marks on the lower left flat of the hexagonal barrel. I can find no other lettering or marks. I have not been able to find any history on T. Bolton & Co. but I have found a few pistols of that manufacturer for sale online. None of the pistols that I found online had the spiked back strap. Every part of the pistol including the lock has some engraving.
Length overall = 9.6 inches
Barrel length = 4.45 inches
bore diameter is approximately .446 inches.
If anyone can provide any information on this pistol or history on the manufacturer it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
John
I experimented with three different cameras and about 50 pictures total from all angles and this is the best I can get of the manufacturer's name on the barrel. I am afraid to try to clean it as I am not a collector and do not know a way to clean it without damage. I only polished with a dry cloth.
I was curious if anyone could help me identify this pistol. I have spent most of the day searching the internet and have not been able to find anything that looks similar. My father in law purchased this pistol in 1941 just because it was unique to him.
On the top of the barrel reads T. Bolton & Co.
There are two proof marks on the lower left flat of the hexagonal barrel. I can find no other lettering or marks. I have not been able to find any history on T. Bolton & Co. but I have found a few pistols of that manufacturer for sale online. None of the pistols that I found online had the spiked back strap. Every part of the pistol including the lock has some engraving.
Length overall = 9.6 inches
Barrel length = 4.45 inches
bore diameter is approximately .446 inches.
If anyone can provide any information on this pistol or history on the manufacturer it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
John
I experimented with three different cameras and about 50 pictures total from all angles and this is the best I can get of the manufacturer's name on the barrel. I am afraid to try to clean it as I am not a collector and do not know a way to clean it without damage. I only polished with a dry cloth.