Pair of muzzle loading flintlock pistols

Made:
1801-1830 in Russia
maker:
Unknown
Pair of muzzle loading flintlock pistols Pair of muzzle loading flintlock pistols Pair of muzzle loading flintlock pistols

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Pair of muzzle loading flintlock pistols
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pair of muzzle loading flintlock pistols
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pair of muzzle loading flintlock pistols, in case with accessories, said to have belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte, Russian, probably early 19th century

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A661299
Materials:
pistol, steel, pistol, flint, pistol, walnut, case, mahogany, case, baize, lined and case, brass
Measurements:
pistol: length 350 mm
case: length 442 mm
case: width 286 mm
case: height 117 mm
type:
flintlock pistol and muzzle loading
credit:
Hutchinson, R.