Flintlock Pistol

1956.01.0021

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Artifact Identification Flintlock Pistol   (1956.01.0021)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Firearms
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1700 – 1800
Culture German

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 50.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 18.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.5 cm
Weight 1222 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Steel, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes N/A
Munsell Color Information Dark brown (7.5 y r 2/4) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

Neumann, Weapons of the American Revolution, p. 195, figure P. 44.

Bibliography

George C. Neumann, Weapons of the American Revolution. New York: Bonanza Books, 1957.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Bequest of John Needles Chester
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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