Summary
Percussion pistol, pocket. cal. 48 bore (.460 inch). Screw off, smooth bore barrel 2 9/16 inch (61 mm) long.
Made in England, circa 1840s.
Physical Description
Box lock with central hammer & folding trigger. Finely chequered wooden stock with rounded butt, oval silver monogram plate. Lock box engraved with foliate scrolls.
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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
Birmingham proof marks, no makers name.
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Overall Dimensions
175 mm (Width)
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