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Percussion pistol
Manufacturer
John Richards
Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons Londres (GP couronné ancien {1672-1813}, V couronné {1672-1813}); mécanisme : STRAND LONDON I. RICHARDS
Date
About 1812
Medium / Technique
Metal: iron, steel; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)
Barrel: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.)
Width: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)
Length: 16.8 cm (6 5/8 in.)
Weight: 0.3 kg (0.6 lb.)
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1983.63.17.1-2
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Molson Breweries Ltd.
Status
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