Due to hazardous air quality, Greenfield Village and Ford Rouge Factory Tour will be closed July 17 to protect the health and safety of our guests and team members. All other public venues at The Henry Ford remain open.

Due to hazardous air quality, Greenfield Village and Ford Rouge Factory Tour will be closed July 17 to protect the health and safety of our guests and team members. All other public venues at The Henry Ford remain open.

Cap Gun, 1910-1915

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THF300278 / Cap Gun, 1910-1915
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cap pistol

Date Made

1910-1915

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

62.138.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cast Iron

Color

Red
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 in
Width: 3.25 in
Length: 8.5 in

Inscriptions

left side: Anti-Aircraft Rapid Fire Machine Gun right side: Rapid Fire Machine Gun underside: Grey Iron Casting Co. Mt. Joy PA
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