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Percussion army pistol model M 1815
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Percussion army pistol, model M 1815. Smooth, round barrel, which transitions into a pentagonal section at the breech. A percussion pan is tapped into the top of the breech. On the breech end: M 181.. Marked on the barrel: 1816, T (with crown above), JA (with crown above), S (with crown above) and GB. Lock: Percussion lock, marked: D (with crown above). Wood: Walnut. Fittings: Brass: At the front of the stock is an openwork sleeve for attaching the barrel; lock plate; trigger guard; butt cap.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit linePercussie legerpistool model M 1815. c. 1815 - c. 1816. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
