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Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
French "Chassepoi" 1867, bolt action rifle
Object Number:
X.158
Date:
1867
Medium:
Wood, steel
Dimensions:
barrel length: 32 1/4 in. ( 81.9 cm )
Overall: 52 in. ( 132.1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: left buttstock: "F 2750"; right: "D"; bottom: "VALERY"
stamped: trigger guard: "D"; "51"
stamped: barrel: "M1"; "H"; "E"; "S 1867"; "AF"; "B"; "D"; F 2750"
stamped: receiver: "C"
stamped: bolt: "F"; "C"; "J"; "1109"
Description:
Wood and steel bolt action rifle; stamped marks on bolt, receiver, stock, trigger guard, and barrel.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
