Object number
53/361
Collection
Creator
Description
Shotgun, flintlock and a ram rod. It is muzzle loading and has an inlaid barrel at the stock end. Inscribed with the name: 'CALVERTS LEEDS'.
This shotgun has a flintlock and a ram rod. It is muzzle loading and has an inlaid barrel at the stock end. There is a similar plaque and a decorarted cap to the stock. It is inscribed with the name of its maker: 'CALVERTS LEEDS'.
Physical description
1 shotgun: wood; metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: Shot gun // Accession number: // Classification: Hunting shooting // Negative number: 60/326 // Acquisition method: Gift // Acquired from, date: Titus Barham Collection 1953 // Store: // Condition: Good // Recorder, date: JMB 15.10.60 // Description: This gun has a flint lock and a ram rod. It is muzzle loading and has an inlaid barrel at stock end. There is a silver plaque and a decorated cap to the stock. // Dimensions: // Associated information: The hammer/cocking piece is loose owing to the retaining screw having broken off at some time leaving the stub of the screw in place. Only a working gunsmith should attempt a repair. // References:'
Production place
Leeds
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_328.tif - High resolution image
