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pistol, rim-fire

human history
  • Other Name

    Woodward single barrel rim-fire pistol, 1863-1880 (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Woodward double-barrel rim-fire pocket pistol, 1863-1880

    rim-fire pocket pistol; rifled; double barrel, under and over; .26 inch calibre; single action; sheathed trigger; breech loading; turnover swivel barrel; two-piece chequered wooden grips

    markings:

    proof and manufacturer's marks under both barrels

    left side of body: WOODWARD'S / No 163 / REGd. FEBy. 4. 1863

    manufacturer Thomas Woodward, London, 1863-80

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    1955.202
  • Other Id

    W1231 (war)

    367834 (police firearm registration number)

  • Department
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