Pistol, Flintlock
Pistol, Flintlock
Pistol, Flintlock

Pistol, Flintlock

Object number94.51.554
Made by
Manufacturer
Datec. 1760
MediumVarious metals: iron, brass, steel; Various woods: (prob.) walnut, hickory
Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History, gift of Edward Gray Craig
DescriptionSmoothbore flintlock pistol with full stock large and heavy brass butt-plate.Dimensions3.5 x 5.5 x 19.25 in. (8.9 x 14 x 48.9 cm)
InscriptionsStamped in barrel, in black ink adjacent to triggerguard finial "M Morgan"
MarksManufacturer's Mark: lockplate and stock stamped with crown and "S E"
Stock stamped "PIERRE TISSOT"

Historical NotesThis flintlock pistol belonged to Colonel George Morgan, who was a United States Indian agent during the American Revolutionary War. Donated to the CMNH by Edward Gray Craig in 1928. Transferred to the Heinz History Center in 1994.
Previous owner (1743 - 1810)
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