Flintlock pistol

Description

One of a pair of large double-barrelled pistols, with flintlocks inscribed Blair, London, late 18th century, owned by Robert Burns, probably in the period when he was an exciseman, 1791 - 1796

Museum reference

H.LH 24

Object name

Flintlock pistol

Production information

Blair, Gunsmith
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

Late 18th century

Materials

Wood, Metal

Associations

Previous owner: Burns, Robert, 1759 - 1796

Exhibitions

• Future Museum (01 Jun 2007)
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Future Museum

On display

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