Pistol, Great Northern Railway

Made:
1840-1855 in City of London
maker:
J Beattie
Pistol, Great Northern Railway, metal pistol by "J Pistol, Great Northern Railway, metal pistol by "J Pistol, Great Northern Railway, metal pistol by "J
Pistol, Great Northern Railway, metal pistol by "J Pistol, Great Northern Railway, metal pistol by "J Pistol, Great Northern Railway, metal pistol by "J

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Pistol, Great Northern Railway, metal pistol by "J
Science Museum Group

Pistol, Great Northern Railway, metal pistol by "J
Science Museum Group

Pistol, Great Northern Railway, metal pistol by "J
Science Museum Group

Pistol, Great Northern Railway, metal pistol by "J. Beattie London", GNR carved in wooden handle, used as warning to platelayers before advent of shunters horn.

Details

Category:
Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories
Object Number:
1987-8477
Materials:
metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
type:
antique firearm, pistol, percussion lock and muzzle loading
credit:
British Rail, Historical Relics

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