Rifle/Frank Wesson - Two Trigger Type/no serial seen/"F. Wess... - Oct.25, . -Wor. "on barrel/wooden stock/double triggers with separate guards/barrel - 24" x .75"diameter - 9mm bore -usually 38 calibre/ metal cone set just behind hammer was to hold peep sight- part now missing/barrel - octagonal shape
Collection
WEAPONS
Made/Created
Date made
1860 - 1870
Notes
Date: 1860-1870
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
24 in
Diameter
3/4 in
Dimension Notes
overall length 39.5"
Parts
Count
1
Material
Metal, Wood
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
Overall Condition
Fair
Maintenance
Maintenance History
Date
Nov 4, 2004
Research Notes
Notes
This is likely a Frank Wesson Two Trigger Rifle. An early breech-loading carbine, it was earned a good reputation in its limited use during the Civil War.
