Pistol

Percussion pistol. The stock is made of walnut and is fitted with a broad brass trigger guard and flat brass butt cap to which is fitted a lanyard ring. Brass fore-end cap and ramrod pipe. Iron swivel ramrod enters the stock via the pipe. The pistol has a sidelock with a missing percussion. The barrel is circular and fitted with blade foresight. The calibre is 0.75in. Inscribed on the lockplate are the words 'Crown TOWER' and the date '1874'. Also stamped on the weapon is the number '25'.

Object Details

ID: AAA2465
Collection: Weapons
Type: Pistol
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1874
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 170 x 480 x 40 mm