Summary
Percussion pepperbox revolver, cal. .344 in., six barrelled, 8.10 long, nickel silver.
Made by Collins, Birmingham, circa 1845.
Physical Description
Steel triggerguard, trigger and bar-hammer, plain wooden grips secured by a single screw framed by a nickel silver inlay, flat butt with nickel silver butt cap, nickel silver frame, engraved on both sides, down backstrap, on butt cap, triggerguard and on bar-hammer with fine foliate scrolls, has a shield to protect the nipples. Barrel at muzzle end has engraved border motif.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Manufacturer
Collins (Gunsmiths), Birmingham, England, Great Britain, circa 1845
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Engraved on L.H. side of frame: COLLINS/ MAKER Stamped at breech end of barrels with Birmingham proofmarks. One barrel stamed with 'W [?]
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Overall Dimensions
19.8 cm (Length), 4.3 cm (Width), 9.5 cm (Height)
Barrel length: 8.10cm
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