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| Titles |
Minnesota Arms shotgun |
|---|---|
| Description |
Single barrel shotgun manufactured for the Minnesota Arms Co. The gun was probably made by Crescent Fire Arms Co. of Norwich, Connecticut, which manufactured firearms for retailers and distributors under private labels. The break-action shotgun has an exposed hammer, a walnut two-piece pistol grip stock, a black hard rubber butt plate, and a bead foresight. |
| Quantity |
1 item |
| Format |
Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements |
45 inches length (overall) 30 inches length (barrel) |
| Nomenclature |
shotgun |
| Materials |
steel wood rubber |
| Creation |
Made for: Minnesota Arms Co. Made by (possibly): Crescent Fire Arms Co. Made in (possibly): Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Subjects |
Retailed in: Minnesota, United States Armament. Tools & Equipment. Firearms |
| Dates |
Creation: Not earlier than 1888 - Not later than 1931 |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| Identifiers |
1997.271.1 (Accession Number) |