Summary
Percussion pistol, belt. cal. 26 bore (.562 in.). Muzzle loading, smooth bore, octagonal twist steel barrel 6 1/2 in. (165 mm) long, blade foresight, overall length 12 in. (305 mm).
Made by William Smith, Leicester Square, London, where he was active 1817-1824.
Physical Description
Side lock & hammer, platinum vent plug under nipple, oval steel trigger guard with pineapple forward extension. Wooden stock extends almost to muzzle, chequered grip, oval silver monogram plate. Steel belt hook fitted on left hand side.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Maker
William Smith (Gunsmiths), Leicester Square, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, circa 1820
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Inscribed on lock plate "W Smith", & engraved on barrel "W. Smith. Leicester Square." Birmingham proof marks marked under barrel "3 SM".
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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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