Revolving Rifle

Description:

Currently on exhibit in the Armory at the Museum, this revolving rifle is ornamented with an engraved brass covering for the hammer and a leaf and vine motif on the guard bow, trigger-guard plate and cylinder casing. One of the three sights are flushed to the posterior end of the barrel.

• Date: 1855
• Dimensions: H-10.5 L-104.5 cm
• Makers Mark: "DEANE ADAMS & DEANE 30 KING WILLIAM ST. LONDON BRIDGE."

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• Collection: Weaponry Collection
• Object Name: Rifles
• Object Id: 1921.229.2

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