Percussion rifle

Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçon Eley 282; grenadières : couronne; soie : REMINGTON'S ILION, N.Y. U.S.A/PAT. MAY 3D. NOV. 15TH 1864, APRIL 17TH 1866.; crosse : 93/249 et SPANISH (Kynoch/CIL).

Date About 1870

Medium / Technique Metal: steel; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.) Barrel: 89.2 cm (35 1/8 in.) Width: 20.2 cm (7 15/16 in.) Length: 127.8 cm (50 5/16 in.) Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Ilion, New York, United States, North America

Object Number1974.24.403

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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