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Maker(s):Wilkinson, James
Culture:British; Scottish
Title:Pocket Pistol
Date Made:first quarter of the 19th century
Type:Armament
Materials:walnut, steel, and flint
Place Made:Europe; United Kingdom; Great Britain; Scotland; Edinburgh
Measurements:overall: 5 3/4 in; 14.605 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK L.B.2.22
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Description:
A fine Scottish flintlock boxlock holster (pocket) pistol, with 1 7/8" spring bayonet which releases from a side catch near the trigger. 2 1/8" round barrel, with eight straight inside grooves extending in 3/8" from muzzle. Center action hammer. Black walnut curved handle. Side lock plate continuous with barrel and engraved WILKINSON on the left side, EDINBURGH on the right.
Weight: 9 ozs
Complete and in excellent condition.

Tags:
firearms

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