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Holster pistol: HEN.M.441B-1933

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Holster pistol. Barrel inscribed 'Marcantonio Berte'.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 51 cm
Weight: 1155 g

Place(s) associated

  • Brescia ⪼ North ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

18th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1700

Note

These pistols were made in Brescia in Northern Italy, a famous centre for making armour, swords and firearms from medieval times.

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Marcantonio Berte
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.441B-1933
Primary reference Number: 19557

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 20 April 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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