A concealed pair of self-defence pistols designed for a woman
Royal Armouries
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16m
Our collection often treads a thin line between being a deadly weapon or piece of art. These 19th century self-defence pistols play on this very notion, attempting to disguise their deadly purpose in the shape of a typical jewellery case of the period. What practical use would something so seemingly impractical have? Our Keeper of Firearms and Artillery, Jonathan Ferguson explains...
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