Percussion rifle

Manufacturer Springfield Armory

Trademark Remington

Marks or LabelsCarcasse : MODEL 1871, aigle, US SPRINGFIELD 1872; poignet : poinçon ELA; crosse : US

Date 1872

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

DimensionsHeight: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.) Barrel: 90.8 cm (35 3/4 in.) Width: 20.4 cm (8 1/16 in.) Length: 131 cm (51 9/16 in.) Weight: 4.2 kg (9.3 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Springfield, New England, Massachusetts, United States, North America

Object Number1983.63.96

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Molson Breweries Ltd.

Status

Not on view

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