RIFLE

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

RIFLE

Entry/Object ID

1994.1.161

Description

RIFLE /"PENN. RIFLE WORKS "Pennsylvania Rifle Works" on side and on barrel (stamped)/percussion cap/wooden ramrod

Collection

CIVIL WAR, Mexican American War

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Pennsylvania Rifle Works

Time Period

19th Century

Notes

Exact date of manufacture unknown. If early in the years of Penn Rifle Works operation, could have been used in Mex. American War.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Rifle

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Firearms

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Length

54 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 21, 2006

Research Notes

Notes

Very little information available about Pennsylvania Rifle Works. It was a company owned by George and Robert Dunlap and in production from 1837-1858.