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Percussion musket

Manufacturer
Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons Londres (GP couronné ancien {1672-1813}, V couronné ancien {1672-1813}), FORSYTH & Co. PATENT GUNMAKERS LONDON; mécanisme : FORSYTH & Co.
Date 1809-1852
Medium / Technique Metal: steel, iron; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.) Barrel: 53 cm (20 7/8 in.) Width: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.) Length: 94 cm (37 in.) Weight: 3.2 kg (7.1 lb.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms
Origin London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1990.1.156
DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Ville of Montréal
Status
Not on view

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