Summary
Percussion pocket pistol, cal. 54 bore (.440).
Made by Thomas Dent, Stokesley, circa 1835.
Physical Description
Screw off, smooth bore, octagonal barrel 1 3/4 in. (45 mm) long, overall length 6 in. (152 mm.). Brass lock box with central hammer & folding trigger, sliding safety bolt missing. Chequered wooden grip with rounded butt, oval silver monogram plate, grip broken on L. H. side.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Thomas Dent (Gunsmiths), Stokesley, England, Great Britain, circa 1835
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Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Lock box stamped "Dent (L.H. side) Stockesley (R.H. side)". Birmingham proof marks.
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