Rifle, Target
- Object Name:
- Rifle, Target
- Object ID:
- 1991.080.01.01
- Creator:
- Brown, John (1806-1895)
Gunsmith - Place of Origin:
- Fremont, NH
- Date:
- 1850-1870
- Description:
- Underhammer target rifle, made by John Brown of Fremont, NH, gunsmith. Part of a boxed outfit including tools. Rifle with false muzzle, .38 caliber. Barrel part round, part octagonal, stamped "J. BROWN. / FREMONT, N.H. / CAST STEEL". Figured walnut stock. Brass trigger guard and butt plate. Sharpshooter sight.
- Material:
- Metal
Steel
Brass
Wood
Walnut - Dimensions:
- H-4.5 L-48.25 D-1.5 inches
- Provenance:
- All objects in this accession purchased at J. C. Devine auction at Sheraton Tara Wayfarer, Bedford, NH, Sept. 22, 1991. All from the collection of Henry Weber of Pelham, NH, who acquired target rifle outfit from Eldon Owens of Claremont, NH.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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