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H4056 Whitworth muzzle-loading hexagonal bore short rifle, patented 1863 (LC). Rifle, percussion, [Royal Small Arms co], Great britain, date unknown (OF).
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Object statement
Whitworth muzzle-loading hexagonal bore short rifle, patented 1863 (LC). Rifle, percussion, [Royal Small Arms co], Great britain, date unknown (OF).

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Description
Whitworth muzzle-loading hexagonal bore short rifle, patented 1863 (LC). Rifle, percussion, [Royal Small Arms co], Great britain, date unknown (OF).
Made: 1863
The Registration Number of an object is a unique identifying number applied by the museum at the point of acquisition. Current numbering format comprises the year of acquisition, followed by a sequential number. For example, '2007/45' is the Registration Number that represents the 45th acquisition in the year 2007. Registration number
H4056
Production date
1863
Depth
1235 mm

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This object record is currently incomplete. The information available may date back as far as 125 years. Other information may exist in a non-digital form. The Museum continues to update and add new research to collection records.
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