Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, W0105
Collection
Primary Maker
Place
Date
Circa 1800
Associated Notes
C Osborne percussion spring or alarm gun (English), circa 1800s
Such guns were frequently employed in parks in England to warn the owners or gamekeepers of the presence of trespassers
Compare with A7038 which is a smaller model
Period
Media
Measurement Description
overall length: 270mm
barrel length: 90mm
bore: 30mm
screw: 110mm
Measurement Reading
Subject Category
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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