Summary
Pair of percussion pistols. Cal. 34 bore (.515 in.). Flintlock conversion. Made by W. Richards, Birmingham, circa 1783.
Physical Description
Cannon type screw off smooth bore barrel 3 in. (77 mm.) long, overall length 9 1/4 in. (235 mm.). Box lock with central hammer. Oval steel trigger guard, slides forward to act as safety catch. Rounded wooden stock ornamented with silver wire inlay, silver mask on butt, lock box engraved with flower & scroll.
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Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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W. Richards (Gunsmiths), Birmingham, England, Great Britain, circa 1783
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Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Birmingham hallmarks with date stamp for 1783. Stamped on L. H. side of lock box "Richards", Birmingham proof marks, pre 1813.
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