Single shot percussion pistol known as a boot pistol

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Single shot percussion pistol known as a boot pistol

Entry/Object ID

80

Description

Single shot percussion pistol known as a boot pistol. Single piece wood grip. Octagon barrel. No marks except an oval stamped into the top of the barrel.

Acquisition

Accession

307

Source or Donor

Cape, Edward

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1850

Notes

Date: 1850 circa

Material

Metal