Percussion rifle | McCord Museum

Percussion rifle

Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons Birmingham (BP couronné {depuis 1856}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}), poinçon EBL (Eley) 427; crosse : 93/944 (Kynoch/CIL).

Date 1883

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

DimensionsHeight: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.) Barrel: 83.8 cm (33 in.) Width: 18.8 cm (7 3/8 in.) Length: 127 cm (50 in.) Weight: 4 kg (8.8 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Birmingham, England, Europe

Object Number1974.24.345

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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