Pistol
G & Co.
Category
Arms and armour
Date
circa 1910
Materials
Iron, wood
Measurements
390 mm (L); 30 mm (Diameter)
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Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire
NT 783354
Summary
Breech-loading flare pistol, German, c1910.
Full description
Breech-loading flare pistol, German, c1910. The steel barrel formed in 2 stages, octagonal at the breech then round to the muzzle. The barrel tips down for loading. Barrel length 22cm. Calibre 27mm center-fire cartridge. Plain 2-piece wooden grips with central screw fixing. Steel trigger guard and under-lever barrel release. Pommel with lanyard ring. Steel frame containing the single-action mechanism. The frame stamped G & Co together with the serial number 6600. Overall length: 39cm
Marks and inscriptions
G and Co 6800 (stamped)
Makers and roles
G & Co., maker