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Item ST 21893 Pistol - Smith, London, Percussion

Summary

Percussion pocket pistol cal. 51 bore (.450). Screw off, smooth bore, octagonal barrel 2 in. (51 mm) long, overall length 6 3/4 in. (172 mm).

Made by Smith, London.

Physical Description

"V" notch rearsight, foresight broken. Box lock with side hammer & folding trigger. Finely chequered wooden grip, diamond shaped silver monogram plate. Lock box engraved with foliate scrolls.

More Information

Collection Names

William Cole Arms Collection
Collecting Areas

Arms
Acquisition Information

Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
Maker

Smith (Gunsmith), London, England, Great Britain
Collector

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

Stamped on barrel "Smith London". Birmingham view mark at breech.
Model Name or Number

Pocket
Brand Names

Smith (Pistols)
Classification

Arms & armour, Firearms, Handguns
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Technology
Type of item

Object
Keywords

Pistols: British

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