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1884.27.52

Smooth bore, percussion cap long gun. The gun is muzzle-loading but missing the ramrod. [AF [OPS Move] 5/7/2017]

1884.27.52

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Collection type
Object
Description
Smooth bore, percussion cap long gun. The gun is muzzle-loading but missing the ramrod. [AF [OPS Move] 5/7/2017]
Long description
Smooth bore, percussion cap long gun. The gun is muzzle-loading but missing the ramrod. The stock flares out at the butt. It has a metal butt plate and trigger guard. It has two metal strap loops on the underside. Gun is linked to bayonet 1884.28.42, which was not found with the object. [AF [OPS Move] 5/7/2017]
Geographical reference
Belgium
Europe > Western Europe > Belgium
Liège Le Liège
Cultural groups
French
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1862
Date collected
?By 1862
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Varnished
Dimensions
Length: max 1427 mm, Height: max 193 mm, Width: max 60 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.27.52 Other numbers: 51
Research and responses

From 1851 Pitt Rivers was interested in the development of new firearms as a result of his work for the Schools of Musketry. This object was probably part of this work. [AP Leverhulme project on founding collection 1995-1998]

Related Documents File - Detailed information and illustrations

See biographies for more about Ancion et Cie [AP 9/7/2009]

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Transport and Travel, Firearm, Bayonet, Carrying Device, Firearm Accessory

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