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1960.33

ID Number: 1960.33
Category: T&E For Science & Technology
Sub-category: armament T&E - firearm
Item Name: pistol
Materials: metal, brass
Description: octagonal barrel; smooth bore; side firing flintlock; trigger guard; knurled grip; engraving on butt; trigger guard and lock plate; 2 parallel lines around butt
History: The pistol is said to have belonged to William Lyon McKenzie and it was purchased from a relative of the late William Lyon McKenzie of Toronto at that time and was always repeated by donor's father as being Mr. McKenzie's. McKenzie was the leader of Upper Canada of the Patriot forces when the Rebellion of 1837-1838 broke out. In the attempt to capture the capital, Toronto, his forces were defeated and he fled to the United States. Some years ago the pistol was purchased by Mr. Marshall from the donor's father (J.C. Smith of Ridgetown)
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

Subjects

McKenzie, William Lyon person

Weapon subject

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