RIFLE, Percussion lock, Belgian, .55 bore, C19th
W1973.83
Competition rifle (highly specialized weapon) - 19th Century. Three blued; French polished woodwork. Projectile: small ball. Sights: fore- ball, rear - adjustable - removed. Manufacture: A Jansen, ARQ a Bruxelles. Furniture: face plate on RHS; cross hatching on rear grip; safety catch RHS for lock plate; retaining square for peep sight.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | W1973.83 |
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Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1973 |
Measurement
length | 1270mm |
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length | 793mm |
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