9inch barrel with ordnance proofs, border engraved lock stamped WHEELER & SON and bearing an ordnance stamp, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. This pistol features as 10-13 in British Ordnance Single Shot Pistols by Davies, Chisnall & Brook, a copy of which accompanies this lot. This pistol is one of just 2636 pistols supplied to Canadian Indians to strengthen Britain's defence of its Canadian border in the War of 1812 with the USA. Not to be confused with traditional "trade" guns, this is a British Government contract pistol. (2)