RIFLE, Revolving 'Springfield' percussion, carbine, .38 calibre
W1973.28
10mm, revolving cap and ball, American. Bore: Fix vee and leaf, foresight missing. Charge: black powder and ball. Projectile: ball. Serial No: W8950. Furniture: has check plate, trigger guard and finger rest all in one. Wood under barrel missing; butt plate damaged, some wood on stock missing. USI 189ZL painted on gun. Warner's patent 1853 with insignia.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1973.28 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1973 |
Measurement
| length | 990mm | Overall |
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| length | 515mm |
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