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Double-barrelled percussion pistol of Mr B.F. Baron van Heemstra van Froma and Eibersburen
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Double-barrelled percussion pistol of Mr B.F. Baron van Heemstra van Froma and Eibersburen

anonymous · c. 1813 · cutting; burnished; engraving; iron (metal); wood (plant material); brass (alloy)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Percussion pistol, part of a pair. Two barrels located one above the other, mid-19th century. Browned round rifled barrels. Brass front sight bead, no notch. Engraved with iron fittings. Smooth stock with checkered grip. Knob with carrying ring and storage for percussion caps. Iron nail-shaped ramrod, stored on the side of the weapon.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDubbelloops percussiepistool van Mr B.F. Baron van Heemstra van Froma en Eibersburen. c. 1813. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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