Pistol: British Bulldog

1996.24.2043

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Artifact Identification Pistol: British Bulldog   (1996.24.2043)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Firearms
Artist/Maker Incised on barrel: “British Bull-dog.“
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1890 CE
Culture Euro - American

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 15.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 9.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 3.8 cm
Weight 429 g
Measuring Remarks Diameter refers to the diameter of the chamber. The width was measured with the barrel parallel to the ground.
Materials Metal--Steel
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing
Munsell Color Information Dark Grayish Brown (7.5YR 2/2) -Corrosion on chamber. Light Olive Gray (10Y 6.5/1) -Barrel.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Reginald and Gladys Laubin Collection
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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