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Percussion musket

Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçon Birmingham (V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904 }), JT (Joseph Turner ?), baguette : flèche WD, E23 couronne; mécanisme : couronne, TOWER.

Date About 1840

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

DimensionsHeight: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.) Barrel: 86.8 cm (34 3/16 in.) Width: 19.3 cm (7 5/8 in.) Length: 127.2 cm (50 1/16 in.) Weight: 3.8 kg (8.3 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin London, Greater London, England, Europe

Object Number1974.24.130 ab

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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