Name/Title
Percussion RifleEntry/Object ID
2016.6.49Tags
Tools and EquipmentDescription
Double barreled percussion rifle with 'W. & G. Chance' engraved on both back action locks. Yellow metal (brass?) cheeck piece on right side of stock, being a latch mechanish to possibly hold gun powder. A deer's head (brass?) is on the left side of the stick, indicative of a well-appointed gun. The undersidce of the stock is engraved 'D E Warren Columbus', possibly being a later addition as the lettering is irregular. While the trigger, the cheekpiece, the deerhead and the butt end are made of a yellow metal, the barrel and the external hammers are made of a denser and darker metal. The external hammers have additional crescent and wave engravings. Appears as though a screw is missing from the receiver, part of the trigger. As well, the rod is a lighter wood compared to the barrel of the gun, which is much darker in tone. The number '154' is stamped on the top left hand side of the stock.Dimensions
Height
9.7 cmWidth
2.7 cmDimension Notes
.1: 76.2 L (barrel) x 2.7 W (barrel) ; 113.9 L (overall length) x 9.7 H (butt)Update Date
October 28, 2021