Flintlock musket

Brown Bess

Manufacturer Arsenal de la Tour de Londres

Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons Birmingham (BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}); mécanisme : KR monogramme, 22 couronné, WILKES (Job Wilkes); crosse : N.o 27 1:b.w N-S.M (Nova Scotia Militia, 1800- 1867).

Date About 1815

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

DimensionsHeight: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.) Barrel: 98.8 cm (38 7/8 in.) Width: 27 cm (10 5/8 in.) Length: 146.6 cm (57 11/16 in.) Weight: 4.2 kg (9.3 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin London; Birmingham, Greater London, England, Europe

Object Number2000.18.2

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditPurchase

Status

Not on view

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