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1988.26.16

A functioning replica of a double-barrelled pin-fire pistol. Metal with a carved wood grip. The butt plate has an extension with a perforated ball at the tip. The grip is cared with a petal design. The pistol is engraved with floral and foliate patterns. [AB [OPS Move] 1/6/2017]

1988.26.16

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Collection type
Object
Description
A functioning replica of a double-barrelled pin-fire pistol. Metal with a carved wood grip. The butt plate has an extension with a perforated ball at the tip. The grip is cared with a petal design. The pistol is engraved with floral and foliate patterns. [AB [OPS Move] 1/6/2017]
Cultural groups
Spanish
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Robert Oliver
Date / Period
Date made: 1825-1875
Date collected
By 1988
Acquisition information
Donated: 08/1988
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Height: max 157 mm, Length: max 296 mm, Width: max 41 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1988.26.16

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Reproduction, Firearm