Percussion revolver | McCord Museum

Percussion revolver

InscriptionsSAVAGE R.F.A. CO. / H.S. NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17, 1856 / JAN. 18, 1859, MAY 15, 1860 sur le dessus du chassis

Marks or LabelsCanon : SAVAGE RÉFÉA CO. H.S. NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17, 1856 JAN. 18, 1859, MAY 15, 1860; poignée : poinçon d'inspecteur militaire

Date About 1863

Medium / Technique Metal: steel; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.) Barrel: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.) Width: 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in.) Length: 36.1 cm (14 3/16 in.) Weight: 1.6 kg (3.4 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

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

Object Number2007.11.8

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Fred Angus

Status

Not on view

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