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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Belgian
Title:Pistol
Type:Armament
Place Made:Europe; Belgium
Measurements:overall: 14 1/2 in; 36.83 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK L.B.2.34
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Description:
Early type percussion cap pistol, probably made over from flintlock. 9" round steel barrel, flattened on the sides at breech end, 19/32" smooth bore. Half checkered black walnut handle and half length stock. One double brass ramrod guide and 8 13/16" ramrod. Engraved brass trigger guard, bone inset washers on side screws. Flat hammer, nipple on barrel shaped plug. No markings.

Tags:
firearms

Subjects:
Firearms

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