London Marked Turn-Off Pistol by E &W Bond

NSN, .46 Caliber, 2" barrel with a very good, lightly pitted bore.  This is an attractive pistol that has a mottled gray and plum-brown barrel that has mild freckling throughout, and a deeply engraved serrated pattern at the muzzle.  The brass frame has an attractive, bright yellow-ochre patina with foliate-engraved box frame and maker’s name on the left, "E&W Bond," address on the right, "45 Corn Hill / London."  Some of the original bright fire blue still remains on the protected areas of the hammer.  The bag-shaped, walnut grip has a blank oval escutcheon, with engraved buttcap, and handling marks with mild flattening to the points.  The lock and sliding safety are both fully functional.  This is a very attractive little pistol, and is in very good-near fine condition overall.  Antique