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Percussion rifle
Manufacturer
Arsenal de la Tour de Londres
Trademark
Snider
Marks or LabelsCanon : 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.)
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1983.63.85
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Molson Breweries Ltd.
Status
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