Summary
Percussion pistol, service. Cal. 16 bore (.650 in.) Sea service pattern without belt hook.
Made by Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, 1852.
Physical Description
Muzzle loading, smooth bore barrel 6 in. (153 mm.) long, overall length 11 5/8 in. (295 mm). Side lock & hammer, oval brass trigger guard. Wooden stock extends almost to muzzle with brass plate fore end, brass butt cap with steel lanyard swivel, swivel ramrod carried in brass tail pipe.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield, Enfield, England, Great Britain, 1852
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Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on lock "Crown/V. R 1852/ Enfield Crown/Arrow", & on L. H. side of stock "Enfield". 4 ordnance marks on the barrel.
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