Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1965.78.564, col.0148, W1896; ocm1857
Collection
Primary Maker
Place
Date
Pre 1840
Associated Notes
Read flintlock duelling pistol, [pre 1840]
"Pistol which belonged to the late Walter Edward McElwain, and is said to have been given to his uncle George McElwain by Governor Hobson. George McElwain came to New Zealand with Captain Hobson as his secretary.
Associated Person
Associated Place
Associated Date
Circa 1840
Period
Media
Measurement Description
overall length: 380mm; barrel length: 250mm; calibre: 18mm
Measurement Reading
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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