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Belgian E. Munseur Model 1859 Percussion Infantry Rifle

Belgian E. Munseur Model 1859 Percussion Infantry Rifle

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Currently not on view
Object Name
rifle
rifle, percussion
Other Terms
rifle; Firearms; Percussion Fire;.69 In; Rifled; Muzzle Load; Sa
date made
ca 1860
place made
Belgium
Measurements
overall: 50 in x 1 5/8 in; 127 cm x 4.1275 cm
ID Number
AF.287115
catalog number
287115
accession number
58284
serial number
174
Credit Line
Navy Department
subject
Firearms
Navy
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Data Source
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