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Percussion rifle

Marks or LabelsCanon : HENRY'S PATENT RIFLING, .477, poinçon EBL (Eley) 279, poinçons Birmingham (BP couronné {depuis 1856}, V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}); crosse : 93/121 (Kynoch/CIL).

Date About 1870

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

DimensionsHeight: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.) Barrel: 80.4 cm (31 5/8 in.) Width: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.) Length: 122 cm (48 1/16 in.) Weight: 3.6 kg (7.9 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Birmingham , England, Europe

Object Number1974.24.195

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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