Boat Gun

One of a pair of boat guns. The walnut stock is fitted with two brass ramrod pipes and wooden ramrods and brass triggers and trigger guards. The locks are flintlocks. The barrels are made of brass. The calibre is 1in. Inscription on attached label "Flintock swivel gun c1796 on loan from Charles Townley Acq W73-111b."

Object Details

ID: AAA2599.2
Type: Boat Gun
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1796
Credit: On loan from a Private Lender.
Measurements: Overall: 130 x 940 x 60 mm
Parts: Pair of boat guns
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