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Summary
Pair of cased percussion double barrelled pistols, cal. 44 bore (.473 in.). Made by James Beattie, London, circa 1870.
Physical Description
Muzzle loading, smooth bore, under & over barrels 4 3/8 in. (111 mm.) Long, notch backsight, bead foresight, overall length 9 1/2 in. (241 mm.). Box lock with side hammers, long hammer on R.H. side, steel vent screws under nipples, oval steel trigger guard, two triggers. Finely chequered wooden stock, steel belt hook on L. H. side. Oak case lined with maroon baize, folding brass carrying handle let into lid, accessories include powder flask with cap & bullet recess (red leather covering), bullet mould, wad punch, cleaning rod & one jag, nipple wrench & tin of Ely caps.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Maker
James Beattie, 205 Regent Street, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1870
James Beattie (1831-1894), at above address, 1864-1880. -
Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on lock tang "Beattie London", London proof marks. Label inside lid reads, "J. Beattie, manufacturer of guns & pistols 205 Regent Street London".
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Overall Dimensions
351 mm (Width), 210 mm (Depth), 58 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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