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Percussion revolver

Manufacturer
Trademark (founded 1790)
Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons Birmingham (BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}) JAMES WEBLEY St MARY'S SQUARE BIRMINGHAM; carcasse : JAMES WEBLEY PATENTEE
Date About 1854
Medium / Technique Metal: iron, steel, brass; wood: walnut, mahogany, ebony
DimensionsHeight: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.) Barrel: 17.3 cm (6 13/16 in.) Width: 21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.) Length: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.) Weight: 2.7 kg (6 lb.)
Origin Birmingham , England, Europe
Object Number1974.24.242
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)
Status
Not on view

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