Case, Gun
Production date
Circa 1830
Description
A rectangular wooden case with a dark finish and a green felt lining. The case houses a pair of percussion belt pistols and accessories. The case has a brass handle, lock and catches.
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Object detail
Production date
Circa 1830
Credit line
According
to
the
family
history
of
the
donor,
these
pistols
were
used
to
rescue
a
kidnapped
infant
after
she
was
taken
by
a
group
of
Māori.
Accession number
A58.662
Collection type
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