Percussion rifle | McCord Museum

Percussion rifle

Marks or LabelsCanon : AH 1802 (Alexander Henry ID), poinçon EBL (Eley) 258, poinçon Birmingham (BP couronné {depuis 1856}); mécanisme : BSA Co HENRYS PATENT; crosse : 93/ 893 (Kynoch/CIL).

Date 1869

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

DimensionsHeight: 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.) Barrel: 81.4 cm (32 1/16 in.) Width: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.) Length: 125.5 cm (49 7/16 in.) Weight: 3.8 kg (8.4 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Birmingham , England, Europe

Object Number1974.24.346

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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