Lot Essay
This pistol was part of a contract between James Wilkinson & Sons and the Victorian colonial government to arm the colonial police force. 'N2' is the mark for the Port Fairy Police District.
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Details
A .56 PERCUSSION PATTERN 1842 COAST GUARD PISTOL
With 6 in. (15.3 in.) sighted barrel, bolted lock marked 'Wilkinson,' walnut full stock, regulation brass mounts, lanyard loop missing, trigger guard marked 'N2', stirrup ramrod, Birmingham proof marks
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With 6 in. (15.3 in.) sighted barrel, bolted lock marked 'Wilkinson,' walnut full stock, regulation brass mounts, lanyard loop missing, trigger guard marked 'N2', stirrup ramrod, Birmingham proof marks
See illustration
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