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Description: | Tinder-pistol (length 5 1/2 ins) of iron, with wooden butt; no candle-socket; trigger and foot both fold; butt engine-turned, with silver studs and flowers and gold initial-plate, engraved "H.V.R.", inlaid; inscribed on sides "Delinc�e, Amsterdam"; probably early 18th century. Holland. [Nos 1078-1097 have the pistol-action mechanism enclosed in the body of the pistol]. | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ | Source: | Science Museum | Identifier: | 1937-682/1081 | Go to resource |
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