Pistol (Detail)

This detail shows the barrel of a pistol made in 1618 by Robert Alison from Dundee.

The barrel is cast in brass with strapwork and foliage decoration. The stock is of brazil wood inlaid with a brass rose and thistle.

Dundee was an important centre for the manufacture of quality firearms in the late 16th and early 17th century.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-729-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.LH 430
Date:	1618
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Dimensions:	438 mm L x 42 mm max W x 107 mm max D
What:	Pistol
Subject:	Firearms (NMAS Classification)
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Description:	Pistol with a fishtail butt
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