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Cane gun

Marks or LabelsCanon : Poinçons Birmingham, (BPC et sceptres couronné {1813 - 1904}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}); poignée : DAY'S PATENT, P HUBBARD 126 NEWGATE.

Date About 1830

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

DimensionsHeight: 2.5 cm (1 in.) Barrel: 71.2 cm (28 1/16 in.) Width: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.) Length: 91.5 cm (36 in.) Weight: 1.2 kg (2.6 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Birmingham , England, Europe

Object Number1974.24.189 ab

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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