Sharps Business 45 Model 1874 Falling Block Rimfire Rifle

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Date Made: c. 1875

Manufacturer: SharpsTransfer: U.S. War DepartmentLicensee: SharpsMaker: Sharps

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.222369Catalog Number: 222369Serial Number: 158043

Object Name: Riflerifle, falling block

Measurements: overall: 45 in x 6 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in; 114.3 cm x 15.875 cm x 5.715 cmoverall: 45 in x 2 3/8 in; 114.3 cm x 6.0325 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-e802-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_676663

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