1884.27.58.1

Collection type

Object

Description

Experimental percussion cap long gun with a rifled barrel and small bore with attached bayonet [.2]. The gun has a ramrod and is muzzle-loading. The stock flares at the butt and has a brass butt plate and trigger guard. It has a hinged, adjustable rear sight and two metal strap loops on the underside.

Geographical reference

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

England London

Cultural groups

English

Person

Maker Wilkinson Sword

Field collector Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt-Rivers

PRM source Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers founding collection

Date / Period

Date made: 1852 Date made: 1800-1852

Date collected

1852

Acquisition information

Donated: 1884

Materials and processes

Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Varnished

Dimensions

Length: max 1850 mm total, Height: max 211 mm total, Width: max 58 mm total, Length: max 1410 mm, Height: max 211 mm, Width: max 58 mm

Object numbers

Accession number: 1884.27.58.1

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.

Information from Bob Oliver [April 1997] Calibre 14.1 mm. Rifling 5. Muzzle loading percussion cap. The weapon is in generally good condition but with prominent vice marks at two points on the barrel, smoothed down and reblued. Stock and forestock repolished. Lock plate and hammer reblued. All brass furniture repolished. Lacquer left on bayonet. [Details of materials used provided]. There is no sling with this rifle.

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