Percussion pistol

Manufacturer Allen & Thurber

MarkingsCanon : PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL; chien : ALLEN & THURBER NORWICH C-T, ALLENS PATENT.

Date 1837-1845

Medium / Technique Metal: steel, brass, sheet metal; wood: pine; skin: leather; ivory

DimensionsHeight: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.) Barrel: 7.6 cm (3 in.) Width: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.) Length: 22.8 cm (9 in.) Weight: 1.2 kg (2.5 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Norwich, New England, Massachusetts, United States, North America

Object Number1992.1.149

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Gordon T. Howard

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