Pistol
- Object Name:
- Pistol
- Object ID:
- 1946.037.35
- Creator:
- Colt Manufacturing Company
- Place of Origin:
- Hartford, CT
- Date:
- 1850-1851
- Description:
- Colt 2nd Model Dragoon Pistol. Army holster pistol, militia model. Heavy appearance, 11.5" barrel, .44 rebated cylinder, serial number 10258. "NEW HAMPSHIRE" stamped on barrel. "ADDRESS SAML COLT, NEW YORK CITY" stamped on breech. "COLT'S PATENT" stamped on frame. "U.S." beneath on frame. Etched scene of soldiers and Indian fight on cylinder with legend "MODEL U.S. MR / COLT'S PATENT". Wooden grips stamped "JCB" on left and "WAT" on right. "10258" stamped on steel in four places, and on brass in two places.
- Material:
- Metal
Wood - Dimensions:
- H-5.5 W-1.8 L-14 inches
- Provenance:
- Markings on this pistol show that it was issued to the State of New Hampshire for use of the State Militia. Many of these pistols undoubtedly saw service during the Civil War.
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Samuel Dana Bell
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