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Percussion rifle

Marks or LabelsCanon : J BOWLER (voir Winfer 2000:133), FOR WESTLEY RICHARDS No 2 MUSKET CARTRIDGE, poinçons Birmingham (V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}, BP couronné {depuis 1856}); mécanisme : WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT RIFLE 178 BOND St LONDON; crosse : 93/1377 (Kynoch/CIL) .

Date About 1870

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

DimensionsHeight: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) Barrel: 66 cm (26 in.) Width: 17.8 cm (7 in.) Length: 108.6 cm (42 3/4 in.) Weight: 3.3 kg (7.3 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Birmingham , England, Europe

Object Number1974.24.193

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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