Percussion rifle

Manufacturer Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co.

Marks or LabelsCanon : 18171 B. SHARPS RIFLE MANUFG CO HARTFORD CONN; mécanisme : SHARP'S PATENT 1852.

Date About 1856

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

DimensionsHeight: 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.) Barrel: 65 cm (25 9/16 in.) Width: 21.1 cm (8 5/16 in.) Length: 105.5 cm (41 9/16 in.) Weight: 4.2 kg (9.3 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Hartford, New England, Connecticut, United States, North America

Object Number1983.63.86

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Molson Breweries Ltd.

Status

Not on view

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