Percussion musket

Manufacturer Slotter & Co.

Trademark Slotter

MarkingsCanon : 127, 22, 71, No 345 GAIN TWIST WAR.T., SLOTTER & Co PHILA; mécanisme : 127, SLOTTER & Co PHILA.

Date 1860-1868

Medium / Technique Metal: steel, iron, brass, argentan; wood: walnut; horn

DimensionsHeight: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) Barrel: 72.5 cm (28 9/16 in.) Width: 24.9 cm (9 13/16 in.) Length: 125.5 cm (49 7/16 in.) Weight: 4.5 kg (9.8 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North America

Object Number1983.63.80 abc

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Molson Breweries Ltd.

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