Summary
Flintlock pistol, cal. 19 bore (.625 in.), steel smooth bore half round half octagonal barrel 20.30cm long.
Made by Edward Bate, London, circa 1812.
Physical Description
Steel Queen Anne style side lock and hammer on R.H.side, oval brass trigger guard with front pineapple extension broken and missing, hole in stock has been filled, brass sideplate with decorative engraved border, brass butt cap with long spurs and oval brass escutcheon on back of grip. Wooden stock extends to muzzle, brass ramrod tubes and wooden ramrod with brass cap. Butt has been broken and repaired at some point.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Maker
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on lock plate 'BATE', stamped on barrel top 'LONDON' and on L.H.side with London proofmarks.
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Overall Dimensions
34.3 cm (Length), 5.2 cm (Width), 12.5 cm (Height)
Barrel length: 20.30cm
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