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Percussion Rifle, circa 1855

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THF157766 / Percussion Rifle, circa 1855
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Rifle (Long gun)

Date Made

circa 1855

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

66.73.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant Material)
Walnut (Wood)
Damascus steel

Color

Brown
Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 52.75 in

Inscriptions

On lock: JOHN PATERSON
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