Russian .704 inch percussion rifle, 1843
rifle, percussion, .704 in, rifle, percussion
Accession Number
NAM.1973-09-34-1-1
Description
Russian .704 in percussion rifle, 1843. With ramrod. Captured by the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) from a Russian Rifle Regiment in the Crimean War (1854-1856). Exact copy of the Brunswick Rifle of Belgian manufacture. With original red leather sling. Associated bayonet similar to 1837 pattern Brunswick and dark leather scabbard with brass mouthpiece and chape and the socket for the loading rod incorporated.
Campaigns
Crimean War (1854-1856)
Associated collection
