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Percussion pistol

Manufacturer
Marks or LabelsCanon : THE VOLCANIC REPEATING ARMS CO. PATENT NEW HAVEN CONN FEB. 14 1854
Date 1857-1860
Medium / Technique Metal: steel, brass; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.) Barrel: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.) Width: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.) Length: 23.1 cm (9 1/8 in.) Weight: 0.7 kg (1.5 lb.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms
Origin New Haven, New England, Connecticut, United States, North America
Object Number1974.24.179
DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)
Status
Not on view

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This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Azrieli Foundation and Canadian Heritage.