Mexican Cavalry Flintlock Carbine

Description:

Physical Description

English-made Mexican cavalry flintlock carbine, .58 caliber marked with the Mexican symbol of an eagle devouring a snake.

Place Made: United Kingdom: EnglandUsed: Mexico

Subject: FirearmsRelated Event: Mexican WarExpansion and Reform

Subject:

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Exhibition: Price of Freedom

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Credit Line: Ralph G. Packard

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.43462Catalog Number: 43462Accession Number: 164794

Object Name: carbineOther Terms: carbine; Firearms; Flintlock; .75 In; Smooth Bore; Muzzle Load; Sa

Physical Description: wood (overall material)steel (overall material)Measurements: overall: 6 in x 36 in x 3 1/4 in; 15.24 cm x 91.44 cm x 8.255 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-1005-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_414928

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