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Double-barreled cavalry pistol with percussion lock
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Double-barreled cavalry pistol with percussion lock

John Donaghy · c. 1820 - c. 1850 · cutting; 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 inspection marks. The number `174' is on the barrel and on the lock plate to the right: `JOHN DONAGHY' and to the left: `AMSTERDAM'. Slightly engraved. Brass thumb plate. Carved grip. Carrying ring on the lock plate. A front sight bead on the upper barrel and an iron ramrod on the side of the barrels.

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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