Summary
Percussion pocket pistol, cal. 39 bore (.493). Pistol supposed to have been converted from flintlock.
Made by James Burnie, Berwick, circa 1820 (active 1810-1828).
Physical Description
Screw off, smooth bore barrel 1 13/16 in. (46 mm.) long, overall length 6 1/4 in. (159 mm.) Box lock with central hammer & sliding safety bolt. Oval steel trigger guard, flat curved in wooden butt. Lock box engraved with flags.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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James Burnie (Gunsmiths), England, Great Britain, circa 1820
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Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Stamped on lock box "Burnie (L.H. side.) Berwick (R.H. side)", London proof marks.
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