rifle
| Nom de l'objet : | rifle |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | T&E For Science & Technology |
| Sous-catégorie de l'objet : | Armament-Firearm |
| Numéro d'accession : | 1984.0036.0128 |
| Description : | Part of a rifle. Cylindrical in shape with a hinge mounted on one side of the cylinder. Includes rod and spring 984.36.129 and nut 984.36.130. One end of the cylinder has a slightly wider diameter than the rest of the cylinder. It is hollow inside and has thread marks. A projection on this part of the cylinder and almost as long has a hole through it in which the hinge pin sits. Two columns of engraved marks appear on the back of the enlarged part of this cylinder. One consist of a Roman numeral 2, an asterisk, an eight petalled flower and an arrow head. The other consists of a crown over the letters VR, crossed flag poles (lances?) an eight petalled flower and an arrow head. The other consists of a crown over the letters VR crossed flag poles and a 'P'. Below this is an arrow head with letters 'WD' a crown, an 'E' and the number '42'. The main body of the cylinder swings open on the hinge, the 'door' part of the cylinder has another cylinder (solid) attached to the inner side. 'C, O, 4, 10, ,B, B, 47' are stamped on the cylinder attached to, the door. 'B.S.A.C. , 23, B, is stamped on the outside door part of the cylinder. A thumb grip on the side of the door is concave on its upper surface and resembles a file on its lower surface. A cylindrical shaft protrudes from the upper surface of the door. Rod and spring 984.36,.129 and nut 984.36.130 are inserted into this shaft. The main body of the breechblock is hollow inside to accommodate the cylinder attached to the door,. 'F, 21, 3, G9, 1, 19' and a crown with an 'E' below are stamped inm various places on the body of the breechblock. It has a round hole near one end. Some numbers stamped on the central portion of the hinge are difficult to read, but appear '9,3,3. DIMENSIONS: 13.1 x 12.1 circ. at the widest point x 4.4 diameter.; Metal, Steel |
| Département : | B.C. Heritage Branch |
| Établissement : |
Fort Steele Heritage Town
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Fort Steele |
| Province de l'établissement : | British Columbia |
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