Iron pistol

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This iron pistol was made by Hector McNeil of Mull in 1733.

The pistol is inlaid with silver. It has a scroll butt and is inscribed with the date, 20 April 1733. It has a Doune lock mechanism which uses a flint to spark the gunpowder.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-818-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LH 392
• Date: 1733
  20 April 1733
  
• Material: Iron, silver inlay
  Pistol
  
• Dimensions: 350 mm L x 115 mm
  
• What: Pistol
  
• Subject: Firearms (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Hector McNeil, Mull (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Argyll, Mull
  
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• Description: Scroll butt pistol of iron inlaid with silver, by Hector McNeil, Mull, dated 20 April 1733
  
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