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Rifle (Percussion rifle)
Henry C. Burns
1845-1860
Category
Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing
Creator/Artist/Maker
Henry C. Burns (Maker)
Place of Origin
Lewisburg; Ohio; Preble; Midwest; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- German silver
- Brass
- Wood
Museum Object Number
2000.0002
Credit Line/Donor
Museum Purchase with funds provided by an anonymous donor and the Robert and Bobbie Falk Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Communal Fund
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Object Number
2000.0002
Object Name
Rifle (Percussion rifle)
Category
Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing
Creator (Role)
Henry C. Burns (Maker)
Place of Origin
Lewisburg; Ohio; Preble; Midwest; United States; North America
Date
1845-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Barrel, top
Inscription: "H. BURNS" inset
Type: Mark
Location: Percussion lock
Inscription: "T. DAVIDSON & CO." stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Barrel, underside near breech
Inscription: "I. WILT DAYTON, O." stamped
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- German silver
- Brass
- Wood
Dimensions (inches)
9 (H) x 2 (W) x 54 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
22.86 (H) x 5.08 (W) x 137.16 (L)