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pistol, percussion

human history
  • Other Name

    Belgian percussion horse or belt pistol, 19th century (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Belgian percussion horse or belt pistol, used during 19th century

    large smoothbore percussion holster pistol; muzzle-loading; 9 inch barrel; percussion locks; swivel rammer (captive ramrod); three-quarter stocked; brass furniture; nipple corroded and damaged; large split in forestock at ramrod entry; extensive borer

    missing: hammer

    markings:

    in oval on top rear of barrel: Belgian (Liege) former definitive proof marks: E / LG / [star]

    right rear of barrel: 97

    small lock maker's mark on lock plate: [crown] / R

    maker: unknown [ Belgian gun trade]

    measurements: overall: 380 mm; barrel: 210mm; calibre: 18 mm (.70 inches)

  • Place
  • Accession Date
    1883
  • Other Id

    W1429 (war)

    10960 (ethnology)

  • Department
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