Summary
Percussion pistol, pocket. Cal. 50 bore (.455 in).
Made by Hewson, Exeter, early 19th century.
Physical Description
Screw off, smooth bore barrel 2 13/16 in. (72 mm). long, overall length 7 1/2 in. (190 mm). Box lock with central hammer, oval steel trigger guard. Flat wooden stock, silver monogram plate. Lock box engraved with foliate scrolls.
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Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Hewson (Gunsmiths), Exeter, England, Great Britain, circa 1820
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Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Lock box stamped "Hewson Exeter". Birmingham proof marks.
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