Pistol
- Object Name:
- Pistol
- Object ID:
- 1946.037.23
- Place of Origin:
- Norwich, CT/Worcester, MA
- Date:
- 1845-1864
- Description:
- .30 caliber Allen's Patent 1845 Pepperbox Pistol. Six-shot percussion pistol, with revolving barrels. Barrels made from one piece of steel, with fluting along the sides between each, and a bolt running down the central axis. Percussion cap nipples covered by sheath, except at flat hammer. Rounded trigger guard, curved trigger. Some engraving still visible on the sides. Paper semi-circle taped on right grip, "4 4 1" written in pencil. Stamped "ALLENS PATENT / 1845" on hammer.
- Material:
- Metal
Wood - Dimensions:
- H-3.6 W-1.4 L-7.25 inches
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Samuel Dana Bell
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