Pistol of the Breadalbane Fencibles

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This steel pistol is of the 1st Battalion of the Breadalbane Fencibles and dates from 1793-1802. The pistol is known as a 'ramshorn butt' pistol.

The butt of the pistol is engraved with the motif of the regiment.

In the later 18th century the demand for the formation of a Scottish militia was rising. The government's refusal to carry this out forced the formation of special home defence, or 'fencible' regiments, raised by men of particular political influence.

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• Online ID: 000-100-019-202-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  M.1981.11
• Date: Between 1793 and 1802
  
• Material: Steel; chased and engraved on butt
  Pistol
  
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• What: Pistol
  
• Subject: Weapons : firearms : handguns
  
• Who: Breadalbane Fencibles, 1st Battalion (British land forces)
  McVey (Manufacturer)
  
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• Description: Breadalbane Fencibles, 1st Battalion - Steel 'ramshorn butt' Scottish pistol chased and engraved on butt with motif of regiment, 1793 - 1802
  
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