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Double-barrelled cavalry pistol with percussion lock
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Double-barrelled cavalry pistol with percussion lock

John Donaghy · c. 1820 - c. 1850 · engraving; iron (metal); wood (plant material); brass (alloy)

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

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Cavalry pistol with percussion lock and double smooth round barrels, part of a pair. Marked ELG and various assay marks. On the barrel the number `174' and on the lockplate right: `JOHN DONAGHY' and left: `AMSTERDAM'. Slightly engraved. Brass thumbplate. Decorated grip. Carrying ring on the buttplate. On the upper barrel a sight bead and on the side of the barrels an iron ramrod.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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percussion pistolNetherlands
Credit lineDubbelloops ruiterpistool met percussieslot. c. 1820 - c. 1850. John Donaghy. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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