Revolver: Ruger .22 Caliber

1996.24.2047A

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Artifact Identification Revolver: Ruger .22 Caliber   (1996.24.2047A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Firearms
Artist/Maker Incised on barrel: “Sturm Ruger & Co., Southport, Connecticut, USA.“ Manufacturer's mark shows an eagle with open wings with an “S“ in the middle.
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1930 - 1989
Culture American

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 27.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 13.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.8 cm
Weight 950 g
Measuring Remarks Depth is the depth of the handle. The diameter of the chamber is 3.6 cm. The width measurement was taken with the barrel parallel to the ground.
Materials Varnish, Plant--Wood, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing
Munsell Color Information Black (N 1.75/ 2.5% R) -Chamber. Light Gray (N 7.75/ 54.8% R) -Tip of barrel. Strong Brown (7.5YR 3/6) -Wood.

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 N/A

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