Summary
Percussion pistol, cal. 16 bore (.660 in.). Muzzle loading, smooth bore, round twist steel barrel 7 1/2 in. (191 mm) long, flat on top & octagonal for 2 in. (51 mm), overall length 12 5/8 in. (321 mm).
Made by William Mills, London, circa 1830.
Physical Description
V notch back sight, nickel silver bead foresight, side lock & hammer, with safety bolt, platinum vent plug under nipple, oval steel trigger guard. Wooden stock with horn tip extends almost to muzzle, chequered grip, oval silver monogram plate inscribed with a dolphin naiant embowed, swivel ramrod.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Maker
William Mills (Gunsmiths), 120 High Holborn, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1830
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Engraved on lock plate "Mills Maker", & on barrel "Mills Maker 120 High Holborn London". London proof marks. Barrel numbered 6148 & 8600, stock also numbered 6148 & 8600.
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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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