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American Percussion Target Rifle, circa 1840

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THF157792 / American Percussion Target Rifle, circa 1840
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Rifle (Long gun)

Date Made

circa 1840

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.215.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)

Color

Brown
Silver (Color)
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 46.375 in

Inscriptions

On barrel: W. BILLINGHURST / ROCHESTER, N.Y. On lock: BAKER
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