Harpoon gun

Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons Birmingham (BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}), K, WW GREENER BIRMINGHAM; harpon : N. ZEMBLA

Date About 1860

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

DimensionsHeight: 28.5 cm (11 1/4 in.) Barrel: 90.4 cm (35 9/16 in.) Width: 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in.) Length: 146 cm (57 1/2 in.) Weight: 5.8 kg (12.8 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Birmingham , England, Europe

Object Number1983.63.145 ab

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Molson Breweries Ltd.

Status

Not on view

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