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Rifle

2001.92.1

Name
Rifle
History Category
Significant Dates
1886
Description
Rifle
Calibre 32-20 Winchester; Action Lever; Model 1873; Manufactured 1886. Barrel length 18 inches; Number.of shots 6;Verifier BCMU-10 Cut down stock for indoor use, no front site, magazine also cut down. MFG date confirmed with Winchester. Used on the K&S Railway (Kaslo and Slocan Railway) by the guard to protect gold shipments coming down from Sandon to Kaslo.
Quantity
1
Catalogue Number
2001.92.1
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