Pistol
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1850
Materials
iron, walnut
Measurements
170 mm (L); 6 mm (Calibre)
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Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire
NT 494616
Summary
English made percussion pocket pistol, circa1845-50
Full description
English made percussion pocket pistol, circa1845-50. Round iron turn-off barrel, with Birmingham proof marks. Barrel length 6cm Calibre 6mm. Walnut grip of slab-sided form, inset with a white metal escutcheon. Iron box-lock frame formed with integral breech, the frame containing the percussion action. The frame engraved both sides with foliage. Loop-shaped iron trigger guard. Overall length 17cm
Provenance
Date of entry 1984 - provenance unknown
Marks and inscriptions
y