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Percussion musket
Manufacturer
R. Wakefield
Marks or LabelsCanon : GB, poinçons Birmingham (BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}, BP couronné {depuis 1856}), 217-003-805 (vibro gravé), LONDON LAMINATED STEEL; mécanisme : R. WAKEFIELD.
Date
1887
Medium / Technique
Metal: steel, iron, silver, wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.)
Barrel: 73.4 cm (28 7/8 in.)
Width: 19.8 cm (7 13/16 in.)
Length: 118.4 cm (46 5/8 in.)
Weight: 3.2 kg (7.1 lb.)
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number2000.22.9
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Paul Hébert
Status
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