Percussion pistol

Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons Birmingham (BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}), WESTLEY RICHARDS, 170, NEW BOND St LONDON; mécanisme : WESTLEY RICHARDS

Date About 1830

Medium / Technique Metal: iron, steel, argentan; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.) Barrel: 10.2 cm (4 in.) Width: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.) Length: 22.1 cm (8 11/16 in.) Weight: 0.6 kg (1.2 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Birmingham , England, Europe

Object Number1990.1.102.1-2

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Ville of Montréal

Status

Not on view

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