Port & River — 1804-1855
Pistol, percussion pistol
This percussion pistol was manufactured for military use by the French government arms factory at Saint-Étienne. The barrel and percussion lock were made during the Second Empire, but the original stock and mounts may date from earlier in the 19th century.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/793
- Object name:
- pistol, percussion pistol
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Manufacture Impériale de Saint-Étienne
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- Production date:
- 1804-1855
- Material:
wood, brass, steel
- Measurements/duration:
- L 350 mm, D 180 mm
- Part of:
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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