Percussion rifle

Marks or LabelsCanon : A&T (Adams et Tait), poinçons belge (perron {depuis 1853}, ELG* {1810-1891}), GKYNOCH&Co, UBP couronné {1868-1925}; carcasse : H. PIEPER Bte" (brevet); crosse : H. PIEPER LIEGE, 93/358 KYNOCH (Kynoch/CIL).

Date 1880-1891

Medium / Technique Metal: steel; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.) Barrel: 66 cm (26 in.) Width: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.) Length: 107 cm (42 1/8 in.) Weight: 3.2 kg (7.1 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Liège, Wallonia, Liège, Belgium, Europe

Object Number1974.24.572

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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