Pistol
1956.01.0002
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Pistol (1956.01.0002) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 1800 – 1825 |
| Culture | Belgian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 48.0 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 16.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 4.0 cm |
| Weight | 942 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Plant--Wood, Metal |
| Manufacturing Processes | Manufacturing |
| Munsell Color Information | Deep brown (5 y r 3/6) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
|---|---|
| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Bequest of John Needles Chester |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | Acc. card and ledger say this piece is a"crude reproduction of a dueling pistol," but condition of barrel and quality of workmanship suggest that it is an original artifact retooled for percussion in the 19th c. |