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Percussion pistol
Manufacturer
Tower of London Armoury
MarkingsCanon : JOHN CL..., poinçons Birmingham (BP couronné {depuis 1856}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}), poinçon EBL (Eley) 637; mécanisme : TOWER 1862; poignée : 93/791 (Kynoch/CIL)
Date
1862
Medium / Technique
Metal: brass, steel; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)
Barrel: 25.4 cm (10 in.)
Width: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.)
Length: 40.5 cm (15 15/16 in.)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb.)
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1974.24.190
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)
Status
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