PISTOL, Belgian flintlock, 18thC
W1973.53
Belgian Flintlock complete with flint in lead sheath. Bore: 0.13" (?). Charge/projectile: powder and ball. Sights: Fore - brass, Rear - groove. '18' on side plate and on butt plate and barrel. 'JB' stamped on lock plate. Ramrod pipes, trigger guard, foresight and end support for barrel all brass. Stock is wooden, painted black. (Photograph of pistol attached to file).
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1973.53 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
Material
| Steel/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Steel/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Brass/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Wood | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 520mm |
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| length | 330mm |
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| weight | 0.8kg |
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