Edwin Wesson Match Rifle

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Edwin Wesson Match Rifle
Edwin Wesson Match Rifle
Edwin Wesson Match Rifle

Object Details

maker

Wesson, Edwin

Description (Brief)

This .45 caliber rifle was designed for use in shooting matches. Made by Edwin Wesson (the older brother of Daniel Wesson of Smith & Wesson), it was used in the Civil War by Edwin J. Stanclift of the 8th Company, 1st Battalion, New York Sharpshooters. The telescopic sight was made by C.D. Abbey of Chicago.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Ralph G. Packard

date made

ca 1849

ID Number

AF.43490

catalog number

43490

accession number

164794

Object Name

rifle

rifle, percussion

Other Terms

rifle; Firearms; Percussion Fire; .45 In; Rifled; Muzzle Load; Sa; Match

Measurements

overall: 47 1/2 in x 2 3/8 in; 120.65 cm x 6.0325 cm

place made

United States

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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Military

Civil War

Military

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Firearms

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