Working History — C. 1715
Pistol, travelling pistol
This flintlock travelling pistol features a cannon-shaped barrel which could be unscrewed for ease of loading. This type of pistol with its silver mounts, including the elaborate butt cap, is characteristic of this period of Georgian gunmaking.
- Category:
- Working History
- Object ID:
- A12816
- Object name:
- pistol, travelling pistol
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Freeman, James
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- Production date:
- c. 1715
- Material:
wood, steel
- Measurements/duration:
- L 265 mm, W 50 mm, H 130 mm
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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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