pistol, flintlock

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human history

Other Name
Indian flintlock pistol (descriptive name)
Description
Indian flintlock pistol
flintlock, 13 inch barrel, 5/8 inch bore, heavily ornamented white metal all over, pistol grip/butt flat, possible text on lock plate
Originally received as part of a "shield or trophy covered in crimson velvet mounted with pistols, etc."
Place
[India]
Accession Number
1932.233
Accession Date
1932
Other Id
709 (1885 Mackelvie Catalogue)
17658.8 (ethnology)
374028 (police firearm registration number)
A7092 (temporary number)
Department
History
War History
Display Room
Mackelvie and Asian Ceramics East & West

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Mackelvie and Asian Ceramics East & West
Credit Line
collection of the Mackelvie Trust Board, Auckland, 1885, (709), on loan to Auckland War Memorial Museum, 1932.233, A7092
Collection
Mackelvie Trust Board
Place
[India]
Date
Unknown
Period
unknown
Media
metal/inorganic material
wood/plant material
Measurement Description
overall: 610 mm
barrel: 310 mm
bore: 15 mm
Measurement Reading
610mm
310mm
97mm
50mm
Classification
pistol, flintlock
handguns
firearms
arms & armaments

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19 Oct 2023

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