Pistol, Flintlock
Object number94.51.555
Datec.1790
MediumWood (walnut); various metals: brass, iron, steel
Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History, gift of Edward Gray Craig
DescriptionSmoothbore flintlock pistol with old repair in which the butt and buttcap of another weapon has been spliced onto the stock.Dimensions2.75 x 6 x 17 in. (7 x 15.2 x 43.2 cm)Signedstamped on lockplate: I S (umlaut?) O; barrel stam
InscriptionsSignature/Inscription: stamped on lockplate: I S (umlaut?) O; barrel stamped: E ...(O?)
Marksproof? marks on barrel near breech w/ US as above
Historical NotesThis pistol belonged to Major Isaac Craig. It was passed down in the Craig family and donated to the Carnegie Museum by Edward Gray Craig in June 1928. The donor was the great grandson of Major Issac Craig. Transferred to the Heinz History Center in 1994.
Related person
Major Isaac Craig
(Irish, 1742 - 1826)
Related institution
United States Army
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