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Percussion rifle
Manufacturer
Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF)
Trademark
Snider
Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons d'inspection Enfields, F 7, 7/71 (date de conversion), flèche WD, VR couronné fanions 1P, VR couronné fanions 2P; mécanisme : 1871 ENFIELD, VR couronné; crosse : DC diamant {1867-1879}, 22 (les 22), 45
Date
1871
Medium / Technique
Metal: steel, iron; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)
Barrel: 77.8 cm (30 5/8 in.)
Width: 21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.)
Length: 123.8 cm (48 3/4 in.)
Weight: 3.7 kg (8.2 lb.)
Origin
Enfield, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1974.24.83
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)
Status
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