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Percussion rifle

Manufacturer
Trademark
Marks or LabelsCanons : FOR .303 CARTRIDGE, SPECIAL METFORD RIFLINGl; mécanisme : WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co; crosse : RECD 5 NOV 97 sur un disc, 93 /189, KYNOCH (Kynoch/CIL).
Date 1897
Medium / Technique Metal: iron, steel, argentan; wood: walnut; horn
DimensionsHeight: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.) Barrel: 71.1 cm (28 in.) Width: 17.4 cm (6 7/8 in.) Length: 112.8 cm (44 7/16 in.) Weight: 3.9 kg (8.5 lb.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms
Origin Birmingham , England, Europe
Object Number1974.24.335
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.