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Percussion musket
Manufacturer
Robert Hughes
Marks or LabelsCanon : R.H., poinçons Birmingham (BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}, BP couronné {depuis 1856}), LONDON FINE TWIST; mécanisme : R. HUGHES.
Date
1855-1880
Medium / Technique
Metal: steel; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)
Barrel: 76.4 cm (30 1/16 in.)
Width: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)
Length: 119 cm (46 7/8 in.)
Weight: 3 kg (6.6 lb.)
Origin
Birmingham , England, Europe
Object Number1983.63.90
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Molson Breweries Ltd.
Status
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