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Carbine
Manufacturer
Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF)
Trademark
Martini-Henry
Marks or LabelsCanon : J.N, poinçons Birmingham (BP couronné {depuis 1856}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}), poinçon EBL (Eley) 240; crosse : 95/937 KYNOCH (Kynoch/CIL).
Date
1879-1882
Medium / Technique
Metal: steel, iron; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)
Barrel: 54.1 cm (21 5/16 in.)
Width: 16.4 cm (6 7/16 in.)
Length: 96 cm (37 13/16 in.)
Weight: 3.3 kg (7.3 lb.)
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1974.24.419
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)
Status
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