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Summary
Cased pair of percussion belt pistols, cal. 15 bore (.670 in.). Made by John Blissett, London, circa 1852.
Presented to Mr. I. O. Rose, from his brother clerks in the L. & W. Bank. St. James Sqr. as a memento of their esteem 1852.
Physical Description
Muzzle loading, smooth bore, octagonal barrel 5 in. (127 mm.) Long, V notch backsight, nickel silver blade foresight, overall length 10 5/8 in. (270 mm.). Box lock with side hammer, steel vent screw under nipple, oval steel trigger guard. Chequered stock, steel butt cap with cap recess, oval silver monogram plate, swivel ramrod, belt hook on L. H. side. Fitted case lined with green baize, brass carrying handle set into lid, plate marked "H". No accessories.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Maker
John Blissett, 322 High Holborn, London, England, Great Britain
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Presented To
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on barrel "John Blissett, 322 High Holborn London. Presented to Mr. I. O. Rose, from his brother clerks in the L. & W. Bank. St. James Sqr. as a momento of their esteem 1852". London proof marks. Label inside lid reads "John Blissett, gun maker, 321 High Holborn, London".
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Overall Dimensions
352 mm (Width), 211 mm (Depth), 64 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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