Pistol - Belgian

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Item ST 21904 Pistol - Belgium, Percussion, circa 1850

Summary

Percussion pistol, pocket. Cal. 10 mm. Double barrel. Muzzle loading.

Made in Belgium, circa 1850.

Physical Description

Smooth bore. Brass barrels 84 mm. long, cast in one piece & mitred on outer edged, overall length 185 mm., box lock action, hammers centrally placed, oval steel trigger guard two straight triggers close together. Rounded wooden stock with German silver butt cap, has cap recess with scalloped spring cover. Brass lock box engraved with foliate scrolls.

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Collection Names

William Cole Arms Collection
Collecting Areas

Arms
Acquisition Information

Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
Place & Date Made

Belgium, circa 1850
Collector

Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Inscriptions

Belgian proof & inspection marks on the barrel.
Classification

Arms & armour, Firearms, Handguns
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Technology
Type of item

Object
Keywords

Pistols: Belgian

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