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Duelling pistol

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Collection Type

  • Armament

Date

ca. 1700

GUSN

GUSN-26167

Description

Hard wood stock w/ scroll motifs carved in relief at top and center bottom. Silvered white metal mounts divided by trigger; serpent or dragon motif at sides; mask or moon face at butt. White metal barrel and flint mechanism.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dueling pistols
hardwood
metal
Hardwood
Unidentified Metal
PISTOL, DUELLING

Inscription

Marked ""IEAN LIEBAVLT/ A SEDAN""

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1400B

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