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Percussion revolver

Manufacturer
Trademark
Marks or LabelsCanon : W TRANTER PATENTEE BIRMINGHAM, g. KYNOCH & SONS, 440, poinçon Birmingham (V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}); carcasse : 93/582 (Kynoch/CIL).
Date About 1874
Medium / Technique Metal: steel, iron; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) Barrel: 20.3 cm (8 in.) Width: 15.4 cm (6 1/16 in.) Length: 34.5 cm (13 9/16 in.) Weight: 1.1 kg (2.4 lb.)
Origin Birmingham , England, Europe
Object Number1974.24.548
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)
Status
Not on view

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