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Percussion rifle

MarkingsCanon : WH 34, poinçon EBL (Eley) 298, T, B, et 2 avec sceptres (1968); crosse : poinçon J.S. ROBERTS & Co. BIRMINGHAM, anchre RM couronné (Royal Navy), 93/922 (Kynoch/ CIL)

Date 1863

Medium / Technique Metal: steel, iron; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.) Barrel: 76.8 cm (30 1/4 in.) Width: 20.4 cm (8 1/16 in.) Length: 122.9 cm (48 3/8 in.) Weight: 3.6 kg (7.9 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Birmingham , England, Europe

Object Number1974.24.445

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

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