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Duelling Pistol

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Collection Type

  • Armament

Date

1800

GUSN

GUSN-62693

Description

Flintlock; squared handle; engraved. with flags; flower, name

Details

Descriptive Terms

dueling pistols
oak (wood)
steel (alloy)
Pistol
Pistol, Dueling
Pistol, Dueling

Label

Loaned to Gore Place for exhibition "Deadly Honor: Dueling in America," June 15-Oct 31, 2004.

Additional Identification Number

P770.1

Maker

Richards, Theophilus (Maker)

Dimensions

8 3/4 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Gorham Dana

Accession Number

1953.611.1

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