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Carbine
Manufacturer
Birmingham Small Arms
Trademark
Martini-Henry
Marks or LabelsCanon : 53, FH, JL, poinçons Birmingham (BP couronné {depuis 1856}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}, BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}); mécanisem : poinçon de 3 fusils de BSA, B.S.A. & M. Co. 1895 III; crosse : 93/168, 861 (Kynoch/CIL).
Date
1895
Medium / Technique
Metal: steel, iron; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)
Barrel: 54.3 cm (21 3/8 in.)
Width: 16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.)
Length: 95.5 cm (37 5/8 in.)
Weight: 3.2 kg (7.1 lb.)
Origin
Birmingham , England, Europe
Object Number1974.24.433
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)
Status
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