Horse Euthanizer and bat

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Name/Title

Horse Euthanizer and bat

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.76

Description

A 'gun' for .310 bullets.

Context

The brass 'bell' rests against the horses head and the bat is used to depress the button at the top of the gun to eject the bullet - it is possible to see the marks of the impact from use on the bat.

Category

Horse Welfare and Farriers
Animal Husbandry

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

149

Material

Brass, Wood, Metal

Location

* Untyped Location

WW upper