Replica of a double-barrelled flintlock pistol. Metal with a wood grip. The butt plate has a raised oval section. There are two locks, one with an imitation flint made from plastic. [AB [OPS Move] 1/6/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Replica of a double-barrelled flintlock pistol. Metal with a wood grip. The butt plate has a raised oval section. There are two locks, one with an imitation flint made from plastic. [AB [OPS Move] 1/6/2017]
Long description: 'Up and over' double barrelled flintlock pistol. Calibre 0.50 in.. Each barrel is fitted with its own lock and the lock plate is inscribed `London'. This very plain weapon with its 'skullcrusher' butt could well have been a seagoing pistol. Made in Spain.
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Spain
Europe > Southern Europe > Spain
Cultural groups: Spanish
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Robert Oliver
Date / Period: Date made: 1700-1800 Date made: 1750?, uncertain
Date collected: By 1988
Acquisition information: Donated: 1988
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Metal, Material Plastic Synthetic, Process Inscribed, Process Moulded, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions: Height: max 138 mm, Width: max 72 mm, Length: max 426 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1988.26.8

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