Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1959.11, W1330
Primary Maker
Place
Date
Circa 1910
Associated Notes
rim-fire percussion saloon holster pistol
The .22 BB Cap was the first rim-fire cartridge, dating back to 1845
Obtained in Germany during WW1
Associated Event
WW1; 1914-1918
Associated Place
Period
Media
Measurement Description
overall length: 375 mm
barrel length: 227 mm
height: 280 mm
cal. 6 mm (.22inch)
Measurement Reading
Classification
Last Update
11 Oct 2023
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