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Percussion musket

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Marks or LabelsCanon : 49, poinçons Birmingham (BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}, BP couronné {depuis 1856}), METFORD'S PATENT 350, GEORGE GIBBS, 29, CORN STREET, BRISTOL; mécanisme : GEORGE GIBBS.
Date About 1865
Medium / Technique Metal: steel, iron; wood: walnut; horn
DimensionsHeight: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.) Barrel: 91.5 cm (36 in.) Width: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.) Length: 133 cm (52 3/8 in.) Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms
Origin Bristol, England, Europe
Object Number1974.24.226
DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)
Status
Not on view

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