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1884.27.82

Smooth bore, flintlock pistol. The pistol is metal and wood, and has brass mounts and the barrel is stamped with a star. The pistol is muzzle-loading and has a ramrod and a flint. There are incised rings at the butt plate. [AB [OPS Move] 31/5/2017]

1884.27.82

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Collection type
Object
Description
Smooth bore, flintlock pistol. The pistol is metal and wood, and has brass mounts and the barrel is stamped with a star. The pistol is muzzle-loading and has a ramrod and a flint. There are incised rings at the butt plate. [AB [OPS Move] 31/5/2017]
Cultural groups
European
German
French
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1874
Date collected
Prior to 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Flint Stone, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Steel Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Incised, Process Stamped, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 465 mm, Height: max 150 mm, Width: max 55 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.27.82

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Firearm

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