Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Rifle
Object Number:
1644
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Wood, iron, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 59 1/4 in. ( 150.5 cm )
Part (barrel): 44 1/8 in. (112.1 cm)
Description:
Wood, iron, and brass percussion rifle; octagon barrel with bladed brass front sight with five brass and one iron barrel band; iron trigger guard; brass side and buttplate; trumpet-head iron partial ramrod.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bob Bijur, 1931
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
