Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln
Date:
April, 1865
Object Number:
PR.011.10
Medium:
Albumen print, carte-de-visite photograph
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Historical Artifacts
Model 1826 Flintlock Navy Pistol
Object Number:
1923.66
Date:
1827
Medium:
Wood, iron, steel, brass, flint, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 in. ( 34.3 cm )
Part (barrel): 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)
Marks:
stamped: center lockplate: "U.S./S.NORTH"; tail lockplate: "1827"
stamped: breecg end of barrel: "US/AH/P" (barrel proofs; "P" inside circle border)
stamped: left stock: "CF" (?) inspector's cartouche in foliate
Description:
Wood, iron, steel, and brass flintlock pistol; iron furniture; swivel-type steel ramrod with button head; bladed brass front sight; steel belt hook on left side of stock; stamped marks at center and tail of lockplate; stamped proofs at breech end of barrel; stamped cartouches on left side of stock; dark brown pistol flint sheathed in leather.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Charles M. Lefferts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
