Percussion rifle

Manufacturer Winchester Repeating Arms Company (1866-2006)

Trademark Winchester (1866-2006)

Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçon EBL (Eley) 128, poinçons Londres (V couronné {1672 -1955}, GP couronné {depuis 1672}, GP et lion {après 1856}); bloc de culasse : .45-75; poignet : MODEL 1876; crosse : 93/236 (Kynoch/CIL).

Date 1879

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

DimensionsHeight: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.) Barrel: 71.6 cm (28 3/16 in.) Width: 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.) Length: 123.2 cm (48 1/2 in.) Weight: 4.5 kg (9.9 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

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

Object Number1974.24.235

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL)

Status

Not on view

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