N° d'objet
5401.13.3
Titre
Percussion musket
Description
A Percussion Musket with a dark wood stock and butt. The metal part appears to be brass. The barrel is held in place by three brass bands. The ramrod is present. On the lock plate "CO31848" is stamped. There also are some other letters stamped but they are unclear. Along the top of the barrel towards the firing mechanism "NO1644" is stamped and thought to be the serial number. On the left hand side of the stock is a small brass plate with 1848 stamped on it and an arrow with feathered shaft. This is repeated on the metal bands and on the trigger guard. On the right hand side of the stock there is a circular stamp which contains the following: "C.T.P.U.K. 1848"; in the centre is the mathematical symbol for Pi. On the top of the stock at the butt end the emblem of the Russian state is stamped. Comprising of a double headed eagle. "CR.13" is painted in white twice on the stock.
Date
1848 - 1848
Période de création
19th Century
Dimensions
- Height: Butt 113 mm
- 1470 mm