English Wall Gun

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Title

English Wall Gun

Description

This English wall gun has Brass furniture and massive steel rammer secured by four pipes connected to a full length stock supporting a pinned barrel for total approximate weight of 32 pounds. It has an original .25 inch hole through stock behind rear pipe. Round lock plate and cock. Worn lock marking 'TITTINSOR' ahead of cock.

Caliber: 1.05"
Weight: 32 lbs
Length: 72"
Barrel: 54"

Source

Brown, M.L. Firearms in Colonial America: The Impact on History and Technology 1492-1792. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1980.

Date

c. 1735-1750

Rights

George C. Neumann Collection, Valley Forge National Historical Park

Identifier

VAFO 181

Original Format

Photograph