Shotgun

Name/Title

Shotgun

Entry/Object ID

240

Tags

Restricted

Description

Double-Barrel Muzzle Loading Shotgun. Material: metal and wood. Size: 42" L. Description: Muzzleloading double-barrel 12 gauge shotgun, made in England. British proof marks. Moderate amount of simple engraving (common on British shotguns). Broken stock has been repaired with "break straps". Locks repaired - some parts made from common nails. Ramrod made from tree sapling (probably maple).

Context

About 1850 Model. Repaired and cleaned by Gary Taylor, 1992

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Shotgun

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Firearms

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

October 6, 1992

Update Date

November 21, 2024