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Percussion rifle
Manufacturer
Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF)
Trademark
Snider
Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons d'inspection Birmingham, B.S.A.Co; bois au mécanisme : N.C. Raven 11-63; mécanisme : 1857 ENFIELD, VR couronné; crosse : poinçon Enfield, 58 (10e régiment, Royal Grenadiers) 292, DC diamant 12 {1867-1879}
Date
1857
Medium / Technique
Metal: steel, iron, brass; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)
Barrel: 92.7 cm (36 1/2 in.)
Width: 19.8 cm (7 13/16 in.)
Length: 136 cm (53 9/16 in.)
Weight: 3.9 kg (8.6 lb.)
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1974.24.224
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)
Status
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