Belgian Sea Service Flintlock Pistol

Production date
Circa 1750-1860s
 Description
Belgian Sea Service Flintlock pistol, .68 inch / 14 bore calibre. No ramrod recess. Brass mounted walnut fullstock with heavy butt cap and lanyard ring. Plain lock stamped with 'DN'. Swan necked cock.
Markings: Belgian former definitive and provisional proof marks on barrel.
Loading method: muzzle loading
Ignition system: flintlock
Place and date of origin: Great Britain [c.1750 - 1860s]

Usage: Military
Event/Place: Taranaki Campaign
Event date: Patea Volunteers [1860s].
Stated to have come from Patea and as having been issued to volunteers during the New Zealand Wars.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1750-1860s
Media/Materials
Pistol barrel: steel, furniture steel, stock and forend brass, butt plate brass, walnut handle
Measurements
395mm length
22mm diam bore
Production place
Great Britain
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1965/30/180

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