1959.45

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Details

ID Number

1959.45

Category

T&E For Science & Technology

Sub-category

armament T&E - firearm

Item Name

blunderbuss

Maker

Westwood

Date

1800-1830

Materials

wood, unknown; metal, brass; metal, steel

Description

percussion, bell-muzzle; smooth bore; brass barrel; steel lock, trigger guard, butt plate; shotgun type butt; patina; varnished

History

Used in protecting the mail stagecoach in Upper Canada. It was originally flintlock.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

Transportation / Transport subject

Weapon subject

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