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1989.1055.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.1055.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Lynette Fromme's Semiautomatic Pistol
1989.1055.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.1055.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
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Lynette Fromme's Semiautomatic Pistol

Artifact ID1989.1055.1 a-b
Object Type Pistol
Maker
Date ca. 1911
Medium steel, wood
DimensionsOverall H 5 1/4 in x W 8 in x D 1 in (13.3 cm x 20.3 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical Description(a,b) A silver pistol has wooden hand grips, which feature an incised diamond pattern.
Historical NoteLynette "Squeaky" Fromme used this gun in her assassination attempt on President Gerald R. Ford on September 5, 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe United States Marshals Service donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and Library in 1989, by order of the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of California.
Credit LineGift of United States Marshals Service
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPublic Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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