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Rifle (Percussion rifle)
Martin Beeson
1840-1840
Category
Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing
Creator/Artist/Maker
Martin Beeson (Maker)
Place of Origin
Ohio; Serota; Midwest; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Brass
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1994.0089
Credit Line/Donor
Museum Purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle
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Object Number
1994.0089
Object Name
Rifle (Percussion rifle)
Category
Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing
Creator (Role)
Martin Beeson (Maker)
Place of Origin
Ohio; Serota; Midwest; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Beeson was active in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois between 1830-1865.
Date
1840-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Barrel, near breech
Inscription: "M. Beeson" engraved
Type: Mark
Location: Lock
Inscription: "ASHMORE/ WARRANTED"
Type: Inscription
Location: Stock, trough
Inscription: "Presented to Dr. J. Duncan, 1840, Lancaster, Pa." engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Brass
- Silver
Dimensions (inches)
9.75 (H) x 1.87 (W) x 51.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
24.77 (H) x 4.76 (W) x 130.18 (L)