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pistol, percussion

human history
  • Other Name

    Deane Harding percussion revolver, circa 1860 (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Deane Harding percussion revolver, circa 1860

    percussion revolver; cylinder loading; octagonal barrel; .45 inch calibre; 5 chambers; locking lever behind cylinder on right hand side; captive ramrod; chequered grips; oiled

    markings:

    on right hand side of body: DEANE- HARDING PATENT No 5031.L.

    on top of body: DEANE & SON. LONDON BRIDGE

    on underside of barrel: 5031

    proof mark on barrel and body

    maker: Deane Harding, London, [1860s]

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    1950.166
  • Other Id

    W1177.2 (war)

  • Department
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