Boat Gun

Boat gun. The stock is fitted with a brass ramrod pipe and steel ramrod. Very long plain brass trigger guard and flat butt cap. It is designed as a flintlock but most of the lock is missing. The brass barrel is flared at the muzzle. The calibre is 3in. Inscribed on the lockplate is 'Crown' over 'GR TOWER'.

Object Details

ID: AAA2511
Collection: Weapons
Type: Boat Gun
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 140 x 1040 x 70 mm