Summary
Pair of percussion pistols, pocket. Cal. 45 bore (.469 in.)
Marked as made by Parkes, London, but more likely to have been made by Bejamin Parkes (active 1829-1852) or Isiah Parkes (active 1853-1900), both of Birmingham.
Physical Description
Screw off, smooth bore, octagonal barrels 4 in. (401 mm.) Long, U notch backsight. Nickel silver bead foresight. Overall length 8 5/8 in. (219 mm.). Nickel silver lock box engraved with foliate scrolls, side hammer, oval steel trigger guard. Finely chequered stock terminates in round butt, silver monogram plate.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Maker
Parkes (Gunsmiths), London, England, Great Britain, 1840-1870
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Maker (Possible)
Benjamin Parkes (Gunsmiths), Birmingham, England, Great Britain, 1840-1852
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Maker (Possible)
Isaiah Parkes (Gunsmiths), 22 Weaman Street, Birmingham, England, Great Britain, 1853-1870
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Stamped on barrel "Parkes, London." Birmingham proof marks.
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