Object number
64/218
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Description
This is a shotgun that was converted from flintlock type to a percussion type. “PALMER” is inscribed on the mechanism. Missing ram rod.
This is a shotgun that was converted from flintlock type to a percussion type. “PALMER” is inscribed on the mechanism. The shotgun has a missing ram rod.
Physical description
1 shotgun: metal; wood; fair condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten accession’ form (Museum of English Rural Life) - ‘ Standard museum name: SHOTGUN // Accession number: 64/218 // Classification: HUNTING- Shooting // Negative number: 60/12341 // Acquisition method: PURCHASED // Acquired from: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEEDON // Condition: fair // Description PERCUSSION FIRED. “PALMER”, engraved on mechanism. Single barrel. Ramrod missing. Muzzle loading. Converted from flintlock to percussion. // Dimensions: Length: 126cm, Height: approx. 23cm, Width: 5cm ’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_12341.tif - High resolution image
