Marlin Rifle

1996.24.2040

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Marlin Rifle   (1996.24.2040)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Firearms
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1893 CE
Culture Euro - American

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 112.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 18.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.5 cm
Weight 3460 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing
Munsell Color Information Strong Brown (2.5YR 3/6) -wood stock Black (N 2/ 3.1% R) -barrel Dark Gray (N 4.25/ 13.7% R) -mechanism

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Reginald and Gladys Laubin Collection
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information Printed on side of firing mechanism: “Marlin Safety Model 1893, Marlin Fire-Arms Co., New-Haven, Connecticut. Patent Oct 11, 1887, April 2, 1889, August 1, 1893.“

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