Summary
Alternative Name(s): Miner's Pistol
Percussion pistol, cal. 22 mm. (at muzzle). 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.
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.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs R. M. Downes, 18 Oct 1945
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Place & Date Made
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Inscriptions
Belgian proof & inspection mark on barrel. Pistol numbered 36.
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Exhibition Collection Management
225 mm (Length), 29 mm (Width), 100 mm (Height)
Width = Diameter of barrel at widest point; Width of butt = 20mm
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