Carbine | McCord Museum

Carbine

MarkingsCanon : HENRY'S PATENT RIFLING, CARBINE 1 1/2 CASE, poinçon EBL (Eley) 248, poinçons Birmingham (V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}, BP couronné {depuis 1856}); mécanisme : WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT 170 NEW BOND St. LONDON; crosse : 93/163 (Kynoch/CIL).

Date About 1870

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

DimensionsHeight: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) Barrel: 56 cm (22 1/16 in.) Width: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.) Length: 99.4 cm (39 1/8 in.) Weight: 3.2 kg (7.1 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Birmingham , England, Europe

Object Number1974.24.194

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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