Pair of pistols reportedly belonging to Robert Burns
Key details
- Object number
- 3.8507
- Date
- 1790
- On display
- No
- Object number
- 3.8507
- Date
- 1790
- On display
- No
Description
Pair of pistols reportedly belonging to Robert Burns, used during his Excise Duties.
With the initials 'RB' roughly carved on the butt of each pistol.
Object information
Acquisition
1971
Category
Measurements
- 13 x 30 x 5
Themes
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