Gun (Fowling piece)

  • Category:

    Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing

  • Place of Origin:

    France or England, Europe

  • Date:

    1774-1820

  • Materials:

    Walnut; Iron; Brass

  • Museum Object Number:

    1973.0344


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1973.0344

Object Name

Gun (Fowling piece)

Category

Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Dr. W. C. Huyler

Place of Origin

France or England, Europe

Date

1774-1820

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Lock plate; "Charleville" engraved in script
2. Inscription; Lock plate; "US" engraved
3. Mark; Barrel, near breech; Crowned "X" stamped
4. Mark; Barrel, near breech; Crowned "X" stamped

Materials

Walnut; Iron; Brass

Dimensions (inches)

69.75 (L)

Dimensions (centimeters)

177.17 (L)

Object Description

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