Pistol
- Object Name:
- Pistol
- Object ID:
- 1935.007.09.2
- Creator:
- Waters, Asa (1769-1841)
- Place of Origin:
- Millbury, MA
- Date:
- circa 1843
- Description:
- Flintlock Pistol, Col. John Q. Jones, 28th N.H. Regt. One of a pair. Heavy single-shot pistol, with ramrod underslung on barrel. Brass trigger guard, blade front sight, and flash pan. Iron lockplate, trigger, barrel, ramrod, u-notch rear sight, flash pan cover, and lock. Stamped on lockplate: "A. WATERS / MILBURY, MS. / 1843".
- Material:
- Metal
- Dimensions:
- H-6.5 W-2.2 L-13.9 inches
- Provenance:
- Owned by Col. John Q. Jones (1817-1909), 28th Regiment New Hampshire State Militia of Marlow, NH. Donated by Col. Jones's son, Elgin A. Jones (1852-1939).
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Elgin A. Jones
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