Percussion rifle

Manufacturer Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co.

Marks or LabelsCarcasse : R. S. LAWRENCE PAT. APRIL 12 th 1859, C. SHARPS' PAT. OCT. 5th 1852; poignet : poinçon ELA; crosse : US

Date About 1870

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

DimensionsHeight: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.) Barrel: 88.4 cm (34 13/16 in.) Width: 20.8 cm (8 3/16 in.) Length: 131 cm (51 9/16 in.) Weight: 4.6 kg (10.1 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

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

Object Number1983.63.97

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Molson Breweries Ltd.

Status

Not on view

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