Underhammer percussion pistol crudely engraved with "W. Kendall, Windsor, VT" on the top of the barrel. The metal barrel tapers toward the end, and the percussion head for firing the weapon is placed beneath the barrel in front of the trigger. The barrel is smoothbore and has no sites. All the lock mechanisms are internal, and the trigger is framed with brass on the wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1940.2
Source or Donor
Putnam, Ralph W. (1876-1970)
Acquisition Method
Loan
Made/Created
Artist
Kendall, Nicanor (1807-1861)
Date made
circa 1835 - circa 1845
Place
Town
Windsor
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Pistol
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Firearms
Nomenclature Class
Armaments
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
