Percussion rifle

Marks or LabelsCanon : .303 2 222" 18.5 TONS PER carré (notations Eley/Kynoch), flèche à flèche (demob), poinçons Birmingham (BNP couronné {depuis 1955}, J B 4 et sceptres {1958}); culasse : No5MKIROF (F) 11/44 C6473 (No.5 MkI, Royal Òrdnance Factory, Fazakerly, novembre 1944).

Date 1944

Medium / Technique Metal: steel; beech

DimensionsHeight: 7.6 cm (3 in.) Barrel: 47.3 cm (18 5/8 in.) Width: 18.8 cm (7 3/8 in.) Length: 100.1 cm (39 7/16 in.) Weight: 3.1 kg (6.8 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Enfield, Greater London, England, Europe

Object Number1974.24.82

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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