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pistol, flintlock

human history
  • Other Name

    English military flintlock holster pistol, circa 1780-1820 (descriptive name)

  • Description

    English military flintlock holster pistol, circa 1780-1820

    large flintlock pistol; with ramrod; .60 inch (15 mm) calibre (20 bore); smooth bore; full stock; brass fittings; plain brass escutcheon on wrist of pistol grip; with wooden ramrod; very little engraving, decorative floral shape on trigger guard; large crack under lock; repair to right front forend

    markings:

    British Government proof and view marks [crown & crossed sceptres?]

    on barrel: LONDON

    manufacturer unknown [London gun trade], circa 1780-1820

  • Place
    London/England
  • Other Id

    W1825 (war)

  • Department

    History

    War History

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  • pistol, flintlock, W1825, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 10 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, flintlock, W1825, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 10 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, flintlock, W1825, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 10 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, flintlock, W1825, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 10 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, flintlock, W1825, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 10 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, flintlock, W1825, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 10 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, flintlock, W1825, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 10 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, flintlock, W1825, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 10 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, flintlock, W1825, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 10 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, flintlock, W1825, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 10 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • w1825

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