Shotgun case

Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons Londres (GP couronné récent {depuis 1813}, V couronné {1813-1955}, NP et fauchon {depuis 1903}, GP et lion {depuis 1856}), J. PURDEY & SONS AUDLEY HOUSE SOUTH AUDLEY STREET LONDON MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL; mécanisme : J. PURDEY & SONS

Date About 1925

Medium / Technique Metal: steel, brass; wood walnut; tooth; ivory; skin: leather; fibre: felt, hemp

DimensionsHeight: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.) Barrel: 73.6 cm (29 in.) Width: 37.4 cm (14 3/4 in.) Length: 82 cm (32 5/16 in.) Weight: 13.4 kg (29.5 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Armament Accessories

Origin London, Greater London, England, Europe

Object Number1974.24.673.1

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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