PISTOL
H1992.97
Boxlock muzzleloading percussion pistol. This type of cheap single shot pistol was imported into Australia in large numbers between the 1840s and 1900, usually from Europe. This pistol dates from around 1891, and was the property of Otto Lipfert, the first taxi- dermist and collector at the W.A. Museum between 1894-1942. Marked on rhs of barrel "Stahl" (steel), on top of barrel "?g NGPM 61 / 38g BL" (?grains of powder 61 / 250 grain bullet). Serial No. nil Proof Marks "crown / crown / U" Accessories nil 1891-1939 German Proof ..................... Modifications Nail used to replace hammer axis pin. Bore smooth Barrel Shape Octagonal Sights nil Calibre 11 mm ca Charge/Projectile black powder / ball Ignition percussion cap Action boxlock single shot Previous Registration .................
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1992.97 |
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| Accession Date: | 12 Aug 1992 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | wood, steel |
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| Wood |
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| Steel/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 240mm |
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| height | 90mm |
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