Summary
Percussion pistol, cal. 37 bore (.500). Muzzle loading, smooth bore, octagonal twist steel barrel 4 1/4 in. (108 mm.) long, bead foresight, overall length 9 1/4 in. (235 mm).
Made by Parker, Field & Sons, London, circa 1860.
Physical Description
Side lock (back action) & hammer with sliding safety bolt, pierced platinum vent plug under nipple, oval steel trigger guard with pineapple extension. Wooden stock almost to muzzle, chequered grip, silver monogram plate. Swivel ramrod.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Manufacturer
Parker, Field & Sons (Gunsmiths), Holborn, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1860
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on lock "Parker, Field & Sons", & on barrel "233 Holborn London". London proof marks.
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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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