Percussion musket

Inscriptionsplatine, sous une couronne: "RINCHTEL (?)" et "811" sur le canon pres de la culasse: "P. tete d'oiseau" et "V" et "S"

Marks or LabelsCanon : P, tête d'aigle, S; mécanisme : US, aigle, SPRINGFIELD, 1811; plaque de la crosse : 1811.

Date 1811

Medium / Technique Metal: steel, iron, lead; wood: beech

DimensionsHeight: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.) Barrel: 113.5 cm (44 11/16 in.) Width: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) Length: 155 cm (61 in.) Weight: 3.9 kg (8.6 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Springfield, New England, Massachusetts, United States, North America

Object Number1968.1.1

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Sisters of Holy Cross

Status

Not on view

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