Needle rifle

Marks or LabelsCanon : BREVETÉ RISSACK, poinçons Liège (ELG* {1810-1891}, N couronné), poinçon EBL (Eley) 347; crosse : 93/904 (Kynoch/CIL).

Date 1850-1870

Medium / Technique Metal: steel; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.) Barrel: 60.8 cm (23 15/16 in.) Width: 19.6 cm (7 11/16 in.) Length: 100.2 cm (39 7/16 in.) Weight: 2.3 kg (5.1 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Liège, Wallonia, Liège, Belgium, Europe

Object Number1974.24.663

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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