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Percussion rifle
MarkingsCanon : poinçons Birmingham (BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}, BP couronné {depuis 1856}), poinçon EBL (Eley {depuis 1885}) 245; crosse : 93/952 (Kynoch/CIL).
Date
1885-1904
Medium / Technique
Metal: steel; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.)
Barrel: 64 cm (25 3/16 in.)
Width: 17.3 cm (6 13/16 in.)
Length: 107.4 cm (42 5/16 in.)
Weight: 2.3 kg (5 lb.)
Origin
Birmingham , England, Europe
Object Number1974.24.496
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)
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