Summary
Percussion pistol, double barrelled. Cal. 22 bore (.593 in).
Made by W. A. Hackett, Cork, Ireland.
Physical Description
Muzzle loading rifled barrels in "side by side" arrangement, swivel ramrod. Overall length 247 mm. Steel screw in vent. Chequered wooden stock with recess for caps, silver monogram plate.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Maker
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Barrels bear London proofs. Pistol marked "W. A. Hackett, Cork." length 247 mm.
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References
[Book] Penrose, Edgar H. 1949. Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of Firearms in the Museum of Applied Science of Victoria. 161. 14.
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