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Flintlock Revolving Pistol

ca. 1810 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

6 barrelled hand operated revolving chambers. Plain wooden grip, and steel mounts and barrel. Steel engraved with trophies and the name 'LONDON'

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wooden grip and steel barrel
Brief description
Flintlock revolving pistol with six barrelled hand operated revolving chambers, England, ca. 1810
Physical description
6 barrelled hand operated revolving chambers. Plain wooden grip, and steel mounts and barrel. Steel engraved with trophies and the name 'LONDON'
Dimensions
  • Length: 248mm (Note: Dimensions taken from object register)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Major Victor Alexander Farquharson
Collection
Accession number
M.681-1927

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Record createdApril 5, 2004
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