Summary
Percussion pistol, cal. 10 bore (.755 in.) muzzle loading, smooth bore barrel 6 1/2 in. (166 mm) long, overall length 11 3/4 in. (299 mm).
Made by Jones, London, early 19th century.
Physical Description
Side lock (back action) & hammer, oval brass trigger guard with ornamental forward extension, nickel silver bead foresight. Wooden stock extends to muzzle, flat chequered grip, silver monogram plate. Ramrod missing.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Jones (Gunsmith), London, England, Great Britain, 1800s-1840s
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Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on lock plate "Jones" & on barrel "London". Birmingham proof marks.
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