1997.0037 Rifle, flintlock rifle
  • 1997.0037 Rifle, flintlock rifle
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Rifle (Flintlock rifle)

  • Category:

    Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing

  • Creator (Role):

    George Nunnamacker (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1797-1797

  • Materials:

    Iron; Brass; Silver; Hickory; Maple; Tallow

  • Museum Object Number:

    1997.0037


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Object Number

1997.0037

Object Name

Rifle (Flintlock rifle)

Category

Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with partial funds provided by Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Vieser

Creator (Role)

George Nunnamacker (Maker)

Place of Origin

Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, United States, North America

Date

1797-1797

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Signature; Barrel, on silver insets; "GEORGE/ NUNNAMACHER / 1797" engraved in block letters
2. Inscription; Patch box; "Henry * Eiler" engraved

Subjects

Native American; American Indian

Materials

Iron; Brass; Silver; Hickory; Maple; Tallow

Dimensions (inches)

9.62 (H) , 61.25 (L) , 2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

24.45 (H) , 155.58 (L) , 5.08 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Fennimore, Donald L. 2004 Iron at Winterthur.
Published: pp. 200-202, cat. no. 96.