Scottish pistol by John Campbell of Doune
Object numberP2824
TitleScottish pistol by John Campbell of Doune
Creator John Campbell (gunsmith)
Descriptionflintlock pistol with Scottish ramshorn or scroll design on butt, made entirely of steel, by John Campbell of Doune. 1690-1715. Said to have belonged to George Keith, the last Earl Marischal of Scotland, exiled for his part in the 1715 Jacobite uprising.
Production placeDoune, Scotland
Production date 1700 - 1715
Object namepistol, flintlock
Object category1.843
Materialsteel
Dimensions
- length (overall): 30.0 cm
length (barrel): 17.5 cm