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Percussion rifle
Manufacturer
Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF)
Trademark
Martini-Henry
MarkingsCanon : 1/74, poinçons Enfield, VR couronné fanions 1P, VR couronné fanions 2P, flèche WD; carcasse : VR couronné, ENFIELD 1873 I.
Date
1873
Medium / Technique
Metal: steel, iron, bronze, brass; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)
Barrel: 84.5 cm (33 1/4 in.)
Width: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.)
Length: 124.5 cm (49 in.)
Weight: 4 kg (8.8 lb.)
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1974.24.423 ab
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)
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