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Percussion rifle
Manufacturer
Birmingham Small Arms
Trademark
Martini-Henry
Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons Birmingham (V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}, UBP couronné {1868-1925}), Made by The Birmingham Small Arms Co. Ltd. England Cartridge 220 Long Rifle, poinçon de 3 fusils de BSA; carcasse : poinçon de 3 fusils de BSA.
Date
About 1904
Medium / Technique
Metal: steel; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)
Barrel: 64.1 cm (25 1/4 in.)
Width: 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.)
Length: 101.6 cm (40 in.)
Weight: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb.)
Origin
Birmingham , England, Europe
Object Number1995.15.6
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Sûreté du Québec
Status
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