Percussion pistol

Inscriptionsplatine, d. : DUBLIN; platine, g. : CALDERWOOD

Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons Birmingham (BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}), C-N 6428 (numéro d'enregistrement irlandaise); culasse : Calderwood, Dublin.

Date About 1840

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

DimensionsHeight: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.) Barrel: 43 cm (16 15/16 in.) Width: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.) Length: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.) Weight: 0.3 kg (0.7 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Dublin, Leinster, Ireland, Europe

Object Number1992.1.129

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Gordon T. Howard

Status

Not on view

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