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Details

Object Name: pistol
Maker: Smith and Wesson
Title: Presentation First Model Single Shot Pistol
Date: 1890
Materials: Steel gold-plated body, engraved decorations, mother-of-pearl grips
Dimensions: 11 3/4 in x 5 in (29.8 cm x 12.7 cm)
Credit Line: Museum purchase
Object ID: 86.23.2.1

Institution: Autry Museum of the American West

Category: Art and Artifacts

Remarks

Pistol, Smith and Wesson First Model single-shot, .22 caliber, serial number 15090, made by Smith and Wesson, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1890. One of a set of three guns given to Annie Oakley by her husband and manager, Frank Butler. Shooting exhibitions were a prominent part of Wild West shows, and the most popular sharpshooter was Annie Oakley. The model of female independence and integrity, Oakley was amazingly proficient with all types of firearms. Stamped on proper left side: Annie Oakley .

Subject

Frank Butler

firearms

gun, presentation

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