Percussion rifle

Manufacturer Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF)

Marks or LabelsCanon : VR & 1P fanions, VR & 2P fanions; poignet : VR couronné, ENFIELD 1896 L.E. I; crosse : poinçon Enfield vers 1871, M & D (Militia and Defense), 82/2 (assignation régimentale ?)

Date 1896

Medium / Technique Metal: steel; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.) Barrel: 76.7 cm (30 3/16 in.) Width: 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in.) Length: 125.6 cm (49 7/16 in.) Weight: 4 kg (8.8 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Enfield, Greater London, England, Europe

Object Number1964.5.105

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of the Victoria Rifles of Canada Museum

Status

Not on view

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