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 Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: W1973.53
Accession Date: 1 Jan 1970

Material

Steel/Metal0 - Whole
Steel/Metal0 - Whole
Brass/Metal0 - Whole
Wood0 - Whole

Measurement

length520mm
length330mm
weight0.8kg

 


 

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