Percussion rifle | McCord Museum

Percussion rifle

Marks or LabelsCanons : FOR WR SPECIAL 3 1/4 in TAPER CARTRIDGE 500 BORE; culasse : WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENDED EJECTOR; crosse : 93/215 (Kynoch/CIL).

Date About 1895

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

DimensionsHeight: 5.1 cm (2 in.) Barrel: 69.9 cm (27 1/2 in.) Width: 20.2 cm (7 15/16 in.) Length: 111.6 cm (43 15/16 in.) Weight: 4 kg (8.8 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Birmingham , England, Europe

Object Number1974.24.333

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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