Percussion rifle

Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons Birmingham (V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}, BNP couronné {depuis 1955}, P B 2 et sceptres {1964}), .303 2 222" 18.5 TONS PER carré (notations Eley/Kynoch); poignet : LEE SPEED PATENTS; crosse : 93/5820 (Kynoch/CIL); embouchoir : 16-H.

Date About 1890

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

DimensionsHeight: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.) Barrel: 76.7 cm (30 3/16 in.) Width: 20.2 cm (7 15/16 in.) Length: 125.6 cm (49 7/16 in.) Weight: 4.2 kg (9.3 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Birmingham , England, Europe

Object Number1974.24.64

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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