Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2007.34.002
Accession#:
2007.34
Credit Line:
Donated by Catherine Alter.
Object Name:
Revolver
Title:
Bulldog Style .38 Revolver
Date:
1900
Description:
Small revolver handgun. .38 caliber. Frame and mechanisms are all made from steel. The scales on the grip are made from a hard plastic, possibly bakelite, with a floral design, and are held together around the frame with a brass screw.

Notes:
5—shot pistol. "The American Double Action"

In a conversation with Catherine Alter, 2/3/08, she couldn't remember if it belonged to her husband Amos "Joe" Alter or to a father.

The trade name "American Double Action" was used on revolvers made by Harrington Richardson, c. 1900. (Proofhouse.com)
People:
Alter, Catherine
Alter, Amos Joe
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