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Patent Model, Colvin Sights, M. Sells 1849 Percussion Rifle

Object Details

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
associated date
1849
Measurements
overall, rifle: 55 7/8 in x 2 1/8 in; 141.9225 cm x 5.3975 cm
Object Name
rifle
rifle, percussion
patent model
Other Terms
rifle; Firearms; Percussion Fire; .38 In; Rifled; Muzzle Load; Sa
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