Percussion rifle

Marks or LabelsCanon : AH 6901, A&T (Adams et Tait), ALEXr HENRY Ltd EDINBURGH AND LONDON MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY, poinçons Londres (GP couronné {depuis 1672}, V couronné {1672 -1955}, UGP et lion {1868-1925}), 450 EX.

Date About 1890

Medium / Technique Metal: steel; wood

DimensionsHeight: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.) Barrel: 68.6 cm (27 in.) Width: 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in.) Length: 115.4 cm (45 7/16 in.) Weight: 3.1 kg (6.8 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin London, Greater London, England, Europe

Object Number1983.63.94

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Molson Breweries Ltd.

Status

Not on view

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