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Duelling pistol: M.5-X

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Gunsmith: Gill, John

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Description

Flint-lock duelling pistol. Barrel stamped 'JOHN GILL LONDON'. The lock signed 'JOHN GILL'.
Makes a pair with M.6-X.

Measurements and weight

Length: 40.8 cm
Weight: 990 g

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

by Unknown

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1810

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JOHN GILL LONDON
  • Location: On barrel
  • Method of creation: Stamped
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: JOHN GILL
  • Location: On lock
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.5-X
Primary reference Number: 19589
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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