Summary
Percussion pistol, double barrelled. cal. 17 bore (.640).
Stamped H. A. Holden, but this is likely to be owner.
Physical Description
Muzzle loading. Smooth bore, side by side barrels 5 5/8 in. (144 mm.) long, bored from a solid block & mitred on the outer edges, U notch backsight, nickel silver bead foresight, overall length length 10 5/8 in. (270 mm). Box action lock with side hammers, spur on right hand hammer broken off, oval steel trigger guard, two triggers. Chequered wooden stock, steel butt cap has cap recess, swivel ramrod; silver monogram plate. Steel mounts engraved with foliate scrolls.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Place Made
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on lock box tang "H. A. Holden", 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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