Percussion rifle

MarkingsCanon : MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CT. U.S.A (type 3 de Brophy), poinçon EBL (Eley) 113, poinçons Birmingham (BP couronné {1904 - 1925}, T, B, et 2 avec sceptres {1968}); crosse : 93/318, accuracy BLACK Pdr (Kynoch/CIL).

Date About 1885

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

DimensionsHeight: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.) Barrel: 61 cm (24 in.) Width: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.) Length: 106.2 cm (41 13/16 in.) Weight: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin New Haven, New England, Connecticut, United States, North America

Object Number1974.24.212

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

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