An uncommon, antique central box lock flintlock pocket pistol signed "Thomas" on left side and in .45 caliber. Pistol signed by Thomas were supposedly made in a very limited time span in the late 1790s-early 1800s. Pistol was made circa 1800 and has 2" turn off barrel. Action is engraved with "Thomas" on left in decorated oval with right side engraved with decorative pattern and bordering present. Bottom of chamber has a pair of proof marks featuring an upside down 3 leaf clover over the letter "P". No flint is present is centrally mounted cock. Pistol has sliding pintail catch to keep pistol at half cock position. Some tarnishing present on metal with clear engraving and some shine still present. Slab side wooden grips are in fair condition with a hairline crack behind left side plate and a smaller crack behind right side of tang. Wooden grips have a spiral pattern on bottom of grips. Bore has some patches of surface rust present. Half cock and full cock positions work as intended with trigger releasing cock as intended. See photos. Antique firearm. SN: N/A