Percussion rifle | McCord Museum

Percussion rifle

Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçons Londres (GP couronné récent {depuis 1813}, V couronné récent {1813-1955}, VGP et lion {1868-1925}), BP couronné de Birmingham poinçon EBL (Eley) 289; carcasse : MARTINI TANNER & Cie FRAUENFELD; crosse 93/925 (Kynoch/CIL).

Date About 1870

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

DimensionsHeight: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.) Barrel: 89 cm (35 1/16 in.) Width: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.) Length: 130 cm (51 3/16 in.) Weight: 4 kg (8.8 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Frauenfeld, Thurgau, Switzerland, Europe

Object Number1974.24.428

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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