Summary
One of a pair of flintlock pocket pistols, pair, cal. 35 bore (approx. .510), screw off steel smoothbore cannon barrel, 6.30cm long. Made by John Twigg, London, 1760-1780.
Physical Description
Box lock steel action with sliding safety catch, foliate engraving. Frizzen spring mounted on barrel top. Oval steel triggerguard with engraved floral motif, silver escutcheon inlaid on back of grip engraved 'MH', cast silver grotesque butt cap. Wooden flat sided grips. Corresponding barrel and breech chambers numbered 1 and 2 on each pistol respectively.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Manufacturer
John Twigg (Gunsmiths), Strand, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1770
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Engraved on lock L.H.side: TWIGG Engraved on lock R.H.side: STRAND LONDON Stamped under breech: London proof marks Stamped under breech: IT Stamped under breech and barrel with corresponding numbers on each pistol.
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Overall Dimensions
20.2 cm (Length), 2.8 cm (Width), 10.3 cm (Height)
Barrel length: 6.30cm
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