1812 History

Musket Lock Mechanism

Description
Sponsors
1812 History
Department of Canadian Heritage This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
Media Type
Object
Description
This is an iron lock mechanism measuring 13.9 cm x 2.5 cm x 3.1cm that is a flintlock from a military pistol. There are seven perforations and markings include “1812”, “2”, and a rampant lion presenting the crown.
Subject(s)
Arms & armament
Rifles
Military Weapons
Military - 1812
War of 1812
Local identifier
FA69.3.12
Geographic Coverage
Recommended Citation
Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
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Niagara Historical Society Museum
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43 Castlereagh Street

P.O. Box 208

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

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Department of Canadian Heritage This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage
through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
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