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Summary
Cased pair of percussion duelling pistols, Cal. .659 in. for Westley Richards barrels and .469 in. for continental duelling barrels. Made by Westley Richards, London.
Physical Description
Westley Richards barrels are octagonal twist steel barrels, 127 mm long. Continental barrels are rifled barrels with 14 grooves, 210 mm. long. Pierced platinum vent plug under nipple. Side bar lock, side hammer with safety lock. Oval trigger guard. Adjustable v notch back sight, round brass post back sight. Swivel ramrod. Engraved mounts. Walnut stock with rounded butt, chequered grips and silver monogram plate.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Two barrels marked "Westley Richards 170 New Bond Street London", as well as with Birmingham proofs. Two barrels marked "U. Roos & Sohn in Stuttgart". Lock plate marked "Westley Richards".
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Overall Dimensions
409 mm (Width), 212 mm (Depth), 72 mm (Height)
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References
[Book] Penrose, Edgar H. 1949. Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of Firearms in the Museum of Applied Science of Victoria. 161. 14.
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