File:Pistol, flintlock (AM 1923.32-10).jpg

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Pistol, flintlock   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Pistol, flintlock
Object type Classification: 76564
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English: French style flintlock trade pistol, c.1800s flintlock; 18mm calibre (.660 inches.); long smoothbore barrel; ½ and full cock; brass fittings; possibly made from military parts; with barrel band; lanyard ring at heel, slightly bent; slight split at end of half forestock, has been repaired by use of two metal pins missing- ramrod markings- Belgium (Liege) proof marks under barrel number- (crown) - “R” under barrel; under barrel, obscured by wood- W-3;15-2” number at left rear of barrel- 588 maker- Belgium gun trade, c.1800s
Date Circa 19th Century; 19th century; 11 Sep 1923
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length: 495mm
length: 330mm
height: 205mm
width: 60mm
notes: barrel

notes: overall
institution QS:P195,Q758657
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1923.32
Place of creation Belgium
Credit line Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1923.32, W0280
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French style flintlock trade pistol, c.1800s This gun has a very long barrel for a pistol, and was possibly altered in later years. It shows signs of a rod lug under barrel. The lock is cleared of military marks, a common feature of trade arms made of military parts. No known history

Museum Tag: Firearms
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