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Maker(s):Hopkins, William
Culture:British; English
Title:Pistol
Date Made:ca. 1820
Type:Armament
Materials:walnut and steel
Place Made:Europe; United Kingdom; Great Britain; England; London
Measurements:overall: 14 1/2 in; 36.83 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK L.B.2.33
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Description:
Original label: "British volunteer's flintlock pistol of the Revolutionary period. 10 1/8" octagonal steel barrel, 17/32" smooth bore. Black walnut curved handle and full length stock, one steel ramrod guide and 10 1/16" ramrod, engraved steel trigger guard. Pin muzzle sight only. Steel firing mechanism, engraved flat hammer, lock plate engraved with decorations and HOPKINS. Engraving on breech end of barrel and LONDON on top. Two British proof marks on barrel - V and BPC with crown and crossed lances. Complete and in good condition. Weight: 29 ozs."

Tags:
firearms

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