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Object numberI7684

Titleflintlock holster pistol by May of Marseilles

CreatorMay

DescriptionCivilian holster pistol by May of Marseilles with 'pistol bore,' brass trigger and butt cap. Ramrod and provision for same missing. It was probably restocked and made up in North Africa in the 19th century using the 18th century French barrel, lock and trigger guard. This might explain the lack of a ramrod or provision for one. Circa 1760

Production placeMarseilles

Production date circa 1760

Object namepistol, flintlock

Object category1.80

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