Object Details
- Description (Brief)
- This .45 caliber rifle was designed for use in shooting matches. Made by Edwin Wesson (the older brother of Daniel Wesson of Smith & Wesson), it was used in the Civil War by Edwin J. Stanclift of the 8th Company, 1st Battalion, New York Sharpshooters. The telescopic sight was made by C.D. Abbey of Chicago.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- Wesson, Edwin
- date made
- ca 1849
- Credit Line
- Ralph G. Packard
- Measurements
- overall: 47 1/2 in x 2 3/8 in; 120.65 cm x 6.0325 cm
- Object Name
- rifle
- rifle, percussion
- Other Terms
- rifle; Firearms; Percussion Fire; .45 In; Rifled; Muzzle Load; Sa; Match
