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Carbine
Manufacturer
Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF)
Trademark
Martini-Henry
MarkingsCanon : RP, poinçons Enfield, VR couronné fanions 1P, VR couronné fanions 2P; carcasse : VR couronné, ENFIELD 1881 IC 1.
Date
1881
Medium / Technique
Metal: steel, iron; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)
Barrel: 54.1 cm (21 5/16 in.)
Width: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.)
Length: 96 cm (37 13/16 in.)
Weight: 3.3 kg (7.3 lb.)
Origin
Enfield, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1974.24.422
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)
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