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Accession # |
1995.17.1.02 |
Item Name |
Firearm Gun Handgun Pistol |
Description |
A pair of percussion cap duelling pistols. They have octagonal-shaped steel barrels with an inlayed gold strip and the maker's name on top. They are decorated with a floral engraving around the lock. The wooden stock of each gun is cross-hatched and have a silver mounting. The stock on both is cracked. There is a belt clip on each. The hammers are shaped to resemble a creature, possibly a fish. (.01) has a broken hammer and is missing the trigger and attached ramrod. |
Date |
1825 CIRCA |
Provenance |
Pistols belonged to Kinnettles' resident Alexander Harvey who arrived in Fergus in 1838. Found in a cave along the banks of the Grand River behind the former Harvey home, by Hugh Cameron circa 1925. Cameron sold them to Hugh Templin of Fergus and were given to his son, the donor, in 1970. See accession gift binder for news articles. The percussion cap firing system was developed in the early 1800's and led to the development of the revolving pistol and the metallic cartridge. |
Person \ Organization |
Harvey, Alexander Templin, Hugh C. Cameron, Hugh |
Place |
Kinnettles Fergus Nichol Twp. |
Year Range from |
1825 |
Year Range to |
1825 |
Creator \ Maker |
Bales |