1. Foster 998
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Foster 998
- Title:
- Jacob’s Rifle experimental single-barrelled rifle
- Scope & Content:
- Muzzle-loading, rifled, approx .615in calibre. Pattern piece made c.1855 and submitted by Major J. Jacob (of the Bombay Artillery) to the Court of Directors of the East India Company for possible use in their armies. An inscription on the butt trap lid reads ‘MAJOR JOHN JACOBS PATTERN RIFLE O...
- Collection Area:
- Visual Arts
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Date Range:
- c 1855
- Extent:
- 1 Item