Percussion rifle

Manufacturer Société Industrielle Suisse

Marks or Labelscarcasse : SOC. IND. SUISSE SYSTEME VETTERLI et croix suisse; crosse : poinçon D3 (croix) CI.

Date 1871-1874

Medium / Technique Metal: steel; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.) Barrel: 84.1 cm (33 1/8 in.) Width: 18.7 cm (7 3/8 in.) Length: 130 cm (51 3/16 in.) Weight: 4.8 kg (10.6 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Neuhausen, Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Europe

Object Number1974.24.775

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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