Pistol, double barrel percussion cap, muzzle loading

Production date
Circa 1850s
 Description
Double barrel percussion box lock travelling pistol, .40 inch calibre smoothbore. Captive ramrod, twin hammers, steel frame. One piece chequered walnut grip. Twin
side mounted safety catches. Foliate engraved hammers, action, top strap and trigger guard.

Markings: 'ERENTON / STRAND / LONDON'
'80' under right barrel breach
View and proof marks of the Gunmakers Co c.1850s
Loading method: muzzle loading
Ignition system: percussion ball and cap firing
Place made: London, UK
"Stated to have been used at the Battle of Gate Pa, 1864"
Possibly a presentation weapon.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1850s
Media/Materials
MATERIAL
Barrel: steel
Furniture: stock and forend; steel
Butt: wood
Butt plate: silver
DECORATION:
Engraved furniture: foliate
Silver plate on butt with sketch of sailing vessel
Measurements
80mm barrel length
212mm whole length
15mm barrel width (one)
105mm height
Production place
London, England
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1965/40/1

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