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Pistol Stolen from National Park Service
Alerion
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I saw this posted on the National Park Service Morning Reports web page and thought I'd cross-post it here just in case this gun shows up or someone here can help with its identification.Tom01-594 - Roosevelt/Vanderbilt NHS (NY) -LarcenyAn 18th century flintlock pistol was discovered missing from the wall of a room in the Vanderbilt Mansion on October 26th. Someone apparently levered the butt of the pistol against the wall and snapped the three retaining wires at some point during a tour. The park is investigating with assistance from local police and the FBI. Museum records contain very little information about the pistol; any assistance in identifying the time period it was made or the maker would be appreciated. The pistol is approximately 15 inches long and has an intricate filigree, including a lion's head on the butt, a standing man on top of the barrel, and the letters "CMOIMC" on the base of the trigger guard. Pictures of an identical matching pistol that the park still has are available from the chief ranger. If you can help, email a response or call the ranger station at 845-229-6214. [Bruce Edmonston, CR, ROVA, 11/7]
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