Collection Highlights
Our Indian Policy
Date:
1875
Object Number:
PR.029.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pistol
Object Number:
1950.51
Date:
ca. late 1860's
Medium:
Iron, wood
Dimensions:
barrel length: 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 cm )
Overall: 5 3/8 in. ( 13.7 cm )
Marks:
stamped: barrel: "CONTINENTAL ARMS CO. NORWICH CT PATENTED AUG. 28, 1866"
Description:
Iron and wood pistol; iron frame; stamped mark on barrel.
Gallery Label:
This pistol was used by the donor's grandfather, Captain Benjamin Edwards (1821-1895).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. A.F. Stoll
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
