RIFLE

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

RIFLE

Entry/Object ID

1986.1.62

Description

Rifle/"US Army Springfield"-exhibit label/wooden butt and barrel holder/metal barrel & ram rod/ #1838 stamped in metal

Collection

WEAPONS

Made/Created

Date made

1861

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

Length

56 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Research Notes

Notes

This is likely a U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket, manufactured in 1838.