Summary
Percussion pocket pistol, cal. .88 bore (.375). Supposed to have been converted from flintlock.
Made by John Collis, Oxford, circa 1790 (active 1782-1798).
Physical Description
Screw off, smooth bore, cannon barrel 1 5/8 in. (42 mm.) long, overall length 6 5/16 in. (160 mm). Box lock with central hammer, oval steel trigger guard, flat wooden butt.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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John Collis (Gunsmiths), Oxford, England, Great Britain, circa 1790
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on lock box "J. Collis (L.H. side) Oxford (R.H. side)". Stamped on both sides of butt "G. L. Collings".
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