Object number
51/513
Collection
Description
This alarm gun consists of a metal rod with a hook at one end. It was used to disturb poachers and alert keepers to their presence. Nothing is known of its origin.
Physical description
1 alarm gun: metal; good condition
Archival history
Lavinia Smith No. 380., Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // 380. Agun [sic] for warning the keeper of the approach of poachers.'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_316.tif - High resolution image
