Percussion rifle

Marks or LabelsGrenadière proximale ; croissant étoile (poinçon égyptienne); grenadières du milieu et distale : B; culasse : poinçon de Birmingham (T B 2 et sceptres {1968}); crosse : 93/910 (Kynoch/CIL).

Date 1869-1876

Medium / Technique Metal: steel; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.) Barrel: 89.2 cm (35 1/8 in.) Width: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.) Length: 127.8 cm (50 5/16 in.) Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Ilion, New York, United States, North America

Object Number1974.24.404

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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