Percussion revolver

Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons Londres (BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}), ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCESTER, MASS. U.S. /ALLEN'S PATENTS SEPT. 7, NOV. 9 1858; plafond de la cage du barillet : poinçon EBL (Eley) 631; poignée : 93/723 (Kynoch/CIL)

Date 1858-1862

Medium / Technique Metal: steel, brass; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.) Barrel: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.) Width: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.) Length: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.) Weight: 0.2 kg (0.4 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Worcester, New England, Massachusetts, United States, North America

Object Number1974.24.525

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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