Patent Model, Sharps Breechloading Falling Block Percussion Rifle

Patent Model, Sharps Breechloading Rifle
Patent Model, Sharps Breechloading Rifle, lock
Patent Model, Sharps Breechloading Rifle, signature

Date Made: 1848

Patentee: Sharps, ChristianMaker: Sharps, Christian

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.251117Catalog Number: 251117Accession Number: 48865Patent Number: 5763

Object Name: carbinecarbine, percussionpatent modelOther Terms: carbine; Firearms; Percussion Fire; .54 In; Smooth Bore; 14; Sa

Measurements: overall: 48 7/8 in x 2 1/4 in; 124.1425 cm x 5.715 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-1b22-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_417130

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