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News from The Courant American |
The Courant American |
Cartersville, Georgia |
September 1, 1887, Page 3 |
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An Old Relic. The Courant American has been shown, by Mr. J. J. Calhoun, an old relic, in the shape of a flint and steel pistol. This piece was carried through the war of 1812 by Mr. C.’s father, and is a curious old piece of mechanism, and would command attention in a collection of curiosities. It is about seven inches long, single-barrel, with a bore like a shotgun. The trigger is so uniquely arranged that it never shows itself until the hammer is raised for action. A considerable amount of fixtures are in front of the hammer for the purpose of holding the flint and powder in the pan. It is a great curiosity, and is much prized by its owner. Its mate is owned by another member of the family. |
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