Pistol, made in 1678

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This pistol was made by Thomas Caddell (the First) in 1678.

The butt of the pistol has iron scrolls and is signed on the lock-plate 'Thomas Caddell 1678'. The pistol has a late snaphance lock and is extensively decorated with inlaid plaques and bands of silver and engraving.

A demand from Highlanders for pistols was met in the 17th and early 18th centuries by the town of Doune in Stirlingshire. The distinctive all-metal pistols are the output of families of gunsmiths, in particular the Caddells, who were formerly blacksmiths

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• Online ID: 000-100-079-361-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LH 454
• Date: 1678
  
• Material: Iron, silver. Inscription: Lock plate: Thomas Caddell / 1578; MULTUM IN PARVO; EXEMPLI GRATIA; NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT; QUANTUM SUFFICIT; MEMENTO MORI; WHA DARE MEDDLE WI ME; PRENEZ / GARDE; ULTIMATUM; NOTA BENE
  Pistol
  
• Dimensions: 434 mm L x 68 mm max W x 135 mm max D
  
• What: Pistol
  
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• Who: Glendelvine Collection
  Thomas Caddell (Maker)
  
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• Description: All iron scroll butt pistol with a late snaphance lock, signed "Thomas Caddell 1578" on the lock plate, extensively decorated with inlaid plaques and bands of silver and engraving
  
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