CARBINE, "Sharps", American
W1970.160
Breech loading, tape primer, roll of caps
Sights, selection of vees(rear) up to 600 yards, leaf fore.
Sights- fore barleycorn, rear 4 blade express sight.
charge/projectile blackpowder/lead (heavy bullet) ,charge Maynard's tape primer, ignition percussion cap, action lever/single shot
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1970.160 |
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| Accession Date: | 5 Dec 1961 |
Material
| Brass/Metal | 1 - carbine |
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| Steel/Metal | 1 - carbine |
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| Wood | 1 - carbine |
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| Brass/Metal | 3 - caps |
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Measurement
| length | 890mm |
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| length | 480mm |
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| diameter | 14.5mm | bore |
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