RIFLE, .22, ' Thumb Trigger', American

W1970.755

Thumb trigger model No. 99. Similar to model from 1902, but has no trigger and is fired by a knurled piece on top of stock at rear of butt.
Ammunition short, long or Long Rifle.Foresight missing and barrel worn.
Bore/rifled, barrel/smooth, rear sight/ leaf 'u' - 50 -200 yards, calibre/.22, charge/projectile / .22 long or short, ignition/rimfire, action single shot, breech bolt.
Note in register uner W1705 that both sights are missing.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: W1970.755
Accession Date: 8 Oct 1962

Measurement

weight1.36kg
diameter5.6mm Barrel 0.22 caliber

 

 

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