Summary
Flintlock service pistol, cal. 16 bore (.656 in.), browned steel smooth bore round barrel 13.90cm long, British military pistol, but not of a standard pattern.
Made by W. Mills, London, circa1823.
Physical Description
Steel side lock and hammer on R.H.side, oval brass trigger guard with plain extensions, no sideplate or butt cap. Chequered grips, wooden stock extends to muzzle, steel ramrod tube and horn ramrod. Chequering appears to have been undertaken after the brass triggerguard had been installed, hence the extended cuts into the edges of the triggerguard. No proofmarks visible on upper surfaces of barrel. British military, but not of a standard pattern.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Maker
William Mills (Gunsmiths), London, England, Great Britain, circa 1823
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on lockplate: W-MILLS/TOWER Stamped on lockplate with crown
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Overall Dimensions
28.9 cm (Length), 5.4 cm (Width), 15 cm (Height)
Barrel length: 13.90cm
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