Percussion rifle

Manufacturer Arsenal de la Tour de Londres

MarkingsCanon : 28, TA, poinçons Birmingham (BP couronné {depuis 1856}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}), B.S.A.Co; mécanisme : TOWER 1883, TOWER couronné

Date 1883

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

DimensionsHeight: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.) Barrel: 47.2 cm (18 9/16 in.) Width: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.) Length: 94.4 cm (37 3/16 in.) Weight: 2.8 kg (6.2 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin London, Greater London, England, Europe

Object Number1983.63.85

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Molson Breweries Ltd.

Status

Not on view

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