Percussion rifle

Manufacturer Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM)

Marks or LabelsCanon : 7 M/M 2 241" 18.5 TONS PER carré (notations Eley/Kynoch), poinçons de Birmingham (BNP couronné {depuis 1955}, T B 1 et sceptres {1968}); Culasse : DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN, poinçons Birmingham (BNP couronné {depuis 1955}) et Londres (V couronné {1672 -1955 }), ACC (Accuracy) gravé à main dans le bois, Crosse : 93/59 (CIL/Kynoch), BM 25 sur un bouton.

Date About 1895

Medium / Technique Metal: steel; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.) Barrel: 75.2 cm (29 5/8 in.) Width: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.) Length: 123 cm (48 7/16 in.) Weight: 4 kg (8.8 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Object Number1974.24.23

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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