Collection Highlights
Life studies of the Great Army
Date:
1876
Object Number:
PR.002.Album383
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Percussion pistol
Object Number:
1940.876
Date:
1845-1860
Medium:
Steel, wood
Dimensions:
barrel length: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 cm )
Overall: 5 1/2 in. ( 14 cm )
Description:
Wood and steel pistol; octagon barrel; box lock; steel mountings with buttcap; scrolled decoration and engraved lines on frame.
Credit Line:
Gift of Rufus G. Shirley
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
