Percussion rifle - LT. William James (Billy) Clifford, 1878-01-19 à 1917-04-25. | McCord Museum

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Percussion rifle

LT. William James (Billy) Clifford, 1878-01-19 à 1917-04-25.

Trademark Ross

MarkingsCanon : DCP et sceptres; culasse : ROSS RIFLE Co. QUEBEC CANADA 1905 PATENTED; crosse : Presented by Messrs Hiram Walker & Sons Walkerville Ont To 13th Royal Regiment 1912 Won by Pte W.J. Clifford G.M.

Date About 1912

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

DimensionsHeight: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.) Barrel: 76.2 cm (30 in.) Width: 18.9 cm (7 7/16 in.) Length: 125 cm (49 3/16 in.) Weight: 4.2 kg (9.3 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Quebec, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada, North America

Object Number2002.10.2

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of The Dominion of Canada Rifle Association (DCRA)

Status

Not on view

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