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1960.57

ID Number: 1960.57
Category: T&E For Science & Technology
Sub-category: armament T&E - firearm
Item Type: target
Item Name: rifle
Maker: Nichol, T.
Date: 1857-1897
Materials: metal, steel, wood, unknown
Description: octagonal barrel; 2 peep sights and notch sight with elevation adjustment; 2 pipes and thimble; percussion; front action hammer; crescent shaped butt; patch box on grip muzzle loading; knurling on wrist and forestock; scroll engraving on lock plate, hammer, tangs; engraved rabbit on patch box; star carved on grip
History: Gunsmith: Thomas Nichol began working in Chatham sometime before 1857. By 1860, he was located on King Street opposite the market. In 1867, he received patent no. 2266 for a breech-loading rifle. By 1880, his son William had joined him in the business but this does not seem to have affected the firm name. From Oscar Grumb of Kingsville, Ontario Owned by M.D. Blair whose mark is on the gun
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

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Blair, M.D. person

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