US Navy Museum - Other Exhibits / 07 British Sea Service 56Cal Pistol
Bill Maloney
2/22/2008

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07 British Sea Service 56Cal Pistol

07 1790 British Sea Service 56 Cal Pistol

The placard says that this pistol was introduced in 1790 and used in the wars against France until 1815. It was difficult to load and after firing in combat was usually either thrown aside or used as a club.