Gorham Manufacturing Company

Drawing of a pistol

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Drawing of a pistol

Year

1910-50

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

ink, graphite, tracing paper

Dimensions

13.3 x 21 cm (5 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In pencil, "First percussion Army pistol is M.S. / Model 1842. Made by H. Aston, the gun is / in .54 caliber, has a swivel ramrod. / One of the guns most sought after by U.S. / Collectors is this single shot martial pistol."

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.2373

Type

Image use

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Tombstone

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Drawing of a pistol, 1910-50
Pencil and ink on tracing paper
13.3 x 21 cm (5 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.2373

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