Pistol Collection (page 29)

Cowboy holding up a bartender in a bar
Who is the bravest, the one with the gun or the one without. Cowboy holding up a bartender in a bar

Georgia - Mingrelian Man
A Mingrelian (or Megrelian) man from west Georgia or east Abkhazia. Mingrelians are a regional subgroup of the Georgian people

Croatia - National Costume
Croatians in National costume. One of the Gentlemen is smoking a long pipe, the other holding a long stick. Both seated women wear headscarves

Southern Croatian Man
Like the Hero - a southern Croatian man in traditional costume, albeit in very Albanian-style trousers

The Hold up by Webster Murray
A highwayman, looking suspiciously like Cupid, holds up a pretty lady riding in a carriage

The combatants cut and slashed with savage fury. Illustration from Jack Ballisters Fortunes by Howard Pyle, first published by The Century Company 1894

Captain Malyoe shot Captain Brand through the head. Illustration from The Ghost of Captain Brand by Howard Pyle, first published in Harpers Weekly, 19th December 1896

Patent Office Curiosities and Ingenuities
Some Curiosities and Ingenuities of the Patent Office! These include a popelling device, a helmet-mounted gun, a submersible lifesaving apparatus, a cool pipe

Greek soldier in Traditional Costume
A Greek soldier in Traditional Costume. He is bristling with a wide variety of weaponry!

Tito opens an RAF Duxford Air Display
Marshal Tito firing the Verey starting pistol to begin the RAF Air display at Duxford. On the left, in the bowler hat, is Lord De L Isle and Dudley, V.C, and on the extreme right is Duncan Sandys

Relics of the Battle of Balaklava, 1875
Engraving of relics and souvenirs of the Battle of Balaklava including: a Russian Helmet, a pioneers sword, a knapsack, a pipe, a drum, a bugle from Inkerman, a helmet, leather gauntlets

The Fantassins of France
A French fusilier and trench-clearer standing together. The fusilier carries a Lebel rifle while the grenadier, or trench-clearer is equipped with a Browning pistol

The Start of the Bath to London Bicycle Race, 1874
Engraving showing the competitors and their penny farthing bicycles at the start of the Bath to London Bicycle race. They are shown under starters orders, with the starting pistol held aloft

Wellington Vs Wichelsea
The Duke of Wellington & Lord Winchelsea fight a duel over their differing opinions on the Catholic Emancipation Bill

Filling a car with petrol
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Illegal weapon seized by Cumbria Police UK
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Illegal weapons seized by Cumbria Police UK
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Colt Revolving Pistol
Colts revolving pistol

Savage Automatic Pistol
Savage automatic pistol

Decorative Pistol 1851
Decorative pistol by Lepage Mautier, Paris

Fidelio - Liebig
FIDELIO Act 3 scene 3; Fidelio reveals herself as Leonora, Florestans wife, and menaces the wicked Don Pizarro with a pistol

Fidelio - Liebig - 5
FIDELIO Act 3 scene 3 - Fidelio/Leonora reveals her identity to the evil Don Pizarro and threatens him with a pistol

Wives of Windsor / Falstaf
Act I, Scene iii Falstaff, Pistol & Bardolph enter the Garter Inn

Fashionable Duellers
Pleated or cossack trousers (one pair strapped & striped), top boots, coats with roll collars, top hats, Wellington hat, blue coat braided & frogged with a stand collar

French Pistol and Shield
Two pistols and a shield by Lepage Martier of Paris

Henry Iv / Falstaff / Pistol
Sir John Falstaff driving Pistol from his presence Act II Scene IV

After the Duel
The end of a duel with pistols - one of the protagonists has been hit, and his second signals to his carriage to fetch him away Date: circa 1830

Pistol Shooting - 3
This duellist is holding his pistol a fraction too high, and his arm should be less stretched

Pistol Shooting - 2
The correct position for a gentleman particpating in a pistol duel : he holds his weapon level with his line of sight

Ireland / Seizing Fzgerald
The arrest of Lord Edward Fitzgerald for high treason

Ireland / Russells Arrest
The apprehending of Thomas Russell, the leader of the rebels

Pistols Breech-Loading
Breech-loading wheel-lock pistol, with an ivory stock - it was used in the time of Henry VIII

Matchlocks, gun and pistol
Various firearms -- a Matchlock Crossbow (from Bosworth), a Mameluke gun, a Persian matchlock and a Highland pistol

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"Pistol: A Symbol of Power, Adventure, and Infamy" In the dusty streets of a western town, a gunfight erupts as pistols blaze in the hands of fearless outlaws. The Welrod pistol whispers its deadly secrets amidst the chaos, leaving no trace behind. An artwork depicting the iconic Colt 45 hand-gun captures the essence of rugged individualism and lawlessness that defined an era. Pistols have come in various forms throughout history - from Colts Deringer pistol to Peacemaker revolvers - each with their own unique story to tell. The flintlock pistol used by fur traders symbolizes their resilience and resourcefulness in untamed lands. Long John Silver's trusted companion perched on his shoulder adds an air of mystery and adventure to this tale. It reminds us that pistols were not only tools for survival but also symbols of loyalty among pirates like Richard Worley, whose exploits struck fear into hearts across the seas. From battlefields like Naseby to encounters between notorious highwaymen such as Dick Turpin and Tom King, pistols played a pivotal role in shaping history. Engravings immortalize these daring moments when lives hung by a trigger's pull. Colt Guns and Rifles revolutionized firearms technology, making them more reliable companions for those who sought justice or wreaked havoc alike. N. C Wyeth's illustration for Treasure Island transports us back to thrilling escapades where treasure hunters faced peril at every turn. Rowdy cowboys relied on their trusty six-shooters during tumultuous times on wild frontiers. These gunslingers embodied both danger and heroism as they carved their names into legends that still echo today. Whether it be through tales of adventure or infamous deeds committed by pirates or cowboys, pistols remain timeless symbols representing power, freedom, and untamed spirits.