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Object Name |
Pistol, Pocket |
Date |
1850-60 |
Other Name |
Pocket Pistol |
Description |
Long octagonal barrel. Barrel attaches to steel rectangular frame with a top center hammer and a bottom center straight trigger surrounded by a rounded steel trigger guard. Handle is a smooth piece of blond colored wood with a top and bottom steel section of frame screwed to handle. Bulbous end of curved handle. In white paint on underside steel frame area of handle is, "42". Stamped into both sides of frame is, "A". Carved into one side of handle is faint text which reads, "Stephen Geis / 1861-1896" Single shot cap and ball. No visible serial #. .40 Caliber. |
Collection |
Adams Museum Collection |
Catalog Number |
ART.066.066.001 |
Material |
Steel/Wood |
People |
Geis, Stephen J. |
Search Terms |
Firearms Weapons 1850s 1860s |