Pair of Forsyth Patent Third Model Sliding Primer Pistols

Alexander John Forsyth

British, 1768–1843

Dateca. 1828

MediumSteel, wood (walnut), silver

DimensionsL. of each 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); L. of each barrel 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Cal. of each .36 in. (9.14 mm); Wt. of each 7 oz. (198.5 g)

CultureBritish, London

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationFirearms-Pistols

Gift of Charles M. Schott Jr., 1917

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