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Cape gun

Marks or LabelsCanons : poinçons Liège (EL {depuis 1852}, ELG* couronné {depuis 1891}, perron {depuis 1853}), BEST ROLLED STEEL; mécanisme : MACHINE MADE, NEUMANN BROS.

Date 1891-1924

Medium / Technique Metal: steel; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.) Barrel: 76 cm (29 15/16 in.) Width: 20.2 cm (7 15/16 in.) Length: 117.7 cm (46 5/16 in.) Weight: 3.4 kg (7.5 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Liège, Wallonia, Liège, Belgium, Europe

Object Number1983.63.119

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Molson Breweries Ltd.

Status

Not on view

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