Summary
Percussion pistol, Calibre at muzzle 22 mm. made in Belgium, circa 1850.
A cheap cast steel pistol popular with gold diggers during the gold rush period. For this reason they are known as "miners pistols" in Australia.
Victoria Police assigned serial number: 40552VP.
Alternative name: Miners Pistol
Physical Description
Muzzle loading, smooth bore. Cannon shaped barrel 102 mm. long, belled at the muzzle. Box lock with central hammer, oval steel trigger guard, flat wooden grip painted black.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Dr O'Sullivan, 09 Aug 1971
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Place & Date Made
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Inscriptions
Belgium proof mark.
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Exhibition Collection Management
30 mm (Length), 230 mm (Width), 110 mm (Height)
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