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Percussion rifle
Trademark
Peabody-Martini
Marks or LabelsCanon : STEEL, WRB, 49, poinçons Birmingham (BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}, BP couronné {depuis 1856}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}), poinçon EBL (Eley) 292; crosse : 93/123 (Kynoch/CIL).
Date
About 1880
Medium / Technique
Metal: steel, iron; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)
Barrel: 82.8 cm (32 5/8 in.)
Width: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)
Length: 126.9 cm (49 15/16 in.)
Weight: 3.8 kg (8.3 lb.)
Object Number1974.24.438
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)
Status
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