POWDER MEASURE
H1992.99
Brass powder measure with wooden handle. The measure appears to hold about 20 grains of black powder. Used to measure set amounts of powder into a muzzle loading firearm or when reloading cartridges. Belonged to Otto Lipfert, the first taxidermist at the W.A. Museum 1894-1942. Marked on bottom of measure "1 / 12" See H92.0097, H92.0098 Serial No. .......... Proof Marks .................... Accessories ......... ..................... Modifications ....... Bore ................ Barrel Shape ................... Sights .............. Calibre ............. Charge/Projectile .............. Ignition ............ Action ................... Previous Registration .................
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1992.99 |
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| Accession Date: | 12 Aug 1992 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | wood, steel, brass |
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| Brass/Metal |
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| Wood |
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| Steel/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 145mm |
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| width | 25mm |
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