Summary
Flintlock pocket pistol, cal. 50 bore (.453 in.) screw off steel smoothbore cannon barrel 5.70cm (2 1/4 inches) long.
Made in England, circa 1780.
Physical Description
Box lock steel action, rounded steel trigger guard with faint engraved floral motif, steel hammer and frizzen plate, wooden grips with flat sides, silver butt cap with cast mask. Overall light pitting to all steel components.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Place & Date Made
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
London proof marks stamped under barrel Butt cap stamped with Birmingham Hall marks Maker's name engraved on L.H.side illegible
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Overall Dimensions
20.5 cm (Length), 2.2 cm (Width), 9.9 cm (Height)
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