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Percussion pistol

Manufacturer
Trademark
Marks or LabelsCarcasse : C. SHARPS & CO. PHILADA, PA., C. SHARPS PATENT 1859
Date 1859-1874
Medium / Technique Metal: steel, brass, iron; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 2 cm (13/16 in.) Barrel: 7.6 cm (3 in.) Width: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.) Length: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.) Weight: 0.4 kg (0.8 lb.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
Object Number1983.63.26
DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Molson Breweries Ltd.
Status
Not on view

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Online Collections | McCord Museum - Montreal Social History Museum
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This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Azrieli Foundation and Canadian Heritage.