Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1932.160, W0574
Primary Maker
Place
Date
1880s
Associated Notes
Long range Whitworth Match (target) rifle, circa 1880s
Manchester Ordnance Coy. Match Rifle
Donor, WTF Walker, was a noted marksman of the 1860s
Notes by Ed. Smith (Antique Arms Association) in 1981: …would possibly have been made in the 4th quarter of 1864 …. Rifles of this style complete in case with accessories, sights, bullet mould and cleaning gear, in their day sold for £35.0.0
Period
Signature/marks
E715 (firearm serial number)
Media
Measurement Description
overall length: 1340mm
barrel length: 910mm
height: 140 - 260mm
calibre: 7 mm (.450 inches)
Measurement Reading
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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